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piesebel

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Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is used for the treatment of second- and third-degree burns. The highest priority nursing intervention related to this drug is to monitor for:
 
  a. crystalluria.
  b. dehydration.
  c. headaches.
  d. hypertension.

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A client enters the healthcare provider's office with complaints of verruca vulgaris (warts). What is the most accurate instructional point to include in a client teaching session?
 
  a. Warts can become malignant after 1 to 2 years and thus must be monitored closely.
  b. The only effective means of wart removal is by surgical excision.
  c. Drug therapy to remove a common wart may include systemic side effects.
  d. Electrodesiccation can be used to eradicate the common warts.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Extended use of silver sulfadiazine may lead to crystalluria.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Electrodesiccation, along with freezing and surgical excision, can be used to treat the common wart.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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