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Marty

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The nurse is providing home care instructions to the mother of a child receiving radiation therapy. Which of the following statements, if made by the mother, indicates a need for further education?
 
  1. I should dress my child in loose clothing.
  2. My child may need more rest periods because the radiation will cause fatigue.
  3. I won't need to limit the amount of sun that my child gets.
  4. I need to try to provide food and fluids to prevent dehydration.

Question 2

The client with a burn injury is applying mafenide (Sulfamylon) to the wound. The client calls the physician's office and tells the nurse that the medication is uncomfortable and is causing a burning sensation. The nurse instructs the client to:
 
  1. Discontinue the medication.
  2. Apply a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site.
  3. Continue with the treatment, as this is expected.
  4. Come to the office to see the physician immediately.



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Rationale: Sun protection is essential during radiation treatments. The child should not be ex-posed to sun during these treatments. I should dress my child in loose clothing. My child may need more rest periods because the radiation will cause fatigue. and I need to try to provide food and fluids to prevent dehydration. are appropriate measures for the child during radiation therapy.

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Rationale: Mafenide is used to treat partial- and full-thickness burns. It is bacteriostatic for both gram-negative and gram-positive organisms present in avascular tissues. The client should be warned that the medication will cause local discomfort and burning. The nurse does not instruct a client to alter a medication prescription (discontinue the medication and apply a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site). It is not necessary that the client see the physician immediately at this time.




Marty

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


amandalm

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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