Question

A patient is being cared for in a burn unit after suffering partial-thickness burns. The patient's laboratory work reveals a positive wound culture for gram-negative bacteria. The health care provider orders silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) to be applied to the patient's burns. The nurse provides information to the patient about the medication. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding about this treatment? Select all that apply.
a) "This medication is an antibacterial."
b) "This medication will stain my skin permanently."
c) "This medication will help my burn heal."
d) "This medication will be applied directly to the wound."

Answer 1

Answer:

This medication is antibacterial. this medication will help my burn heal and this medication will be applied directly to the wound. The question said check all that applies and all those apply.

Explanation:

Silvadene is a antibacterial ointment that is applied directly to the burn it reduces inflammation and to kill all the gram-negative bacteria including healing the wound.