Author Question: A woman suffered a second-degree burn of the skin on her arm and hand while cooking breakfast. ... (Read 63 times)

FButt · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A woman suffered a second-degree burn of

the skin on her arm and hand while cooking breakfast. After examination in the urgent care center, silver sulfadiazine cream (Silvadene) is ordered for the burned area. The nurse will apply the medication using which procedure?
a. Gently patting a moderate amount over the burned area
b. Massaging the cream completely into the wound
c. Applying a thick layer over the burned area, and then leaving the area open
d. Applying a thin layer with a sterile, gloved hand to clean and dbrided areas

Question 2

A teenage boy is taking tretinoin (Retin-A) for acne. Which statement will the nurse include in the teaching plan?

a. Avoid foods that are heavy in salt and oils.
b. This drug may cause increased redness of your skin.
c. Try using an abrasive cleanser to remove old skin layers.
d. Being out in the sunlight will help your skin heal.