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SO00 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is to administer mafenide to a client. The nurse would be alert for which of the following?

A) Rash, itching, or other allergic reactions
B) Crystals in the urine sample
C) Inflammation of the mouth
D) Loss of appetite

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary tract infection. After administering a sandwich and a large glass of cranberry juice to a client, the nurse observes that the client has developed diarrhea.

Which of the following is the most likely cause of the client's condition?

A) Extremely large dosage of cranberry juice
B) Lack of activity or exercise
C) Occurrence of crystalluria
D) Minimized food and fluid intake

reversalruiz · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should assess for allergic reactions such as rash, itching, edema, and urticaria when administering mafenide. Topical sulfonamides like mafenide do not cause crystalluria, inflammation of the mouth, or loss of appetite.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Clients may develop gastrointestinal distress such as diarrhea if they have consumed extremely large doses of cranberry juice. The recommended dose is 6 ounces of juice twice daily. Cranberry juice on an empty stomach or immediately after dosage will not lead to diarrhea if taken in the recommended amount. Minimized food and fluid intake or lack of exercise does not increase the chances of diarrhea. Crystalluria does not cause diarrhea.