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The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have applied
sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most effective
when applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
2. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun
3. Immediately before exposure to the sun
4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun – – correct ans- -4. At least 30 minutes
before exposure to the sun
Rationale:
Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30 minutes before exposure to the
sun so that they can penetrate the skin. All sunscreens should be reapplied after
swimming or sweating
Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury. When
applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. Notifying the registered nurse
2. Discontinuing the medication
3. Informing the client that this is normal
4. Applying a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site – – correct ans- -3. Informing
the client that this is normal
Rationale:
Mafenide acetate is bacteriostatic for gram-negative and gram-positive organisms and
is used to treat burns to reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues. The client should
be informed that the medication will cause local discomfort and burning and that this is
a normal reaction; therefore options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect
The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to the
site of injury. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following
indicates that a systemic effect has occurred?1.Hyperventilation
2.Elevated blood pressure
3.Local pain at the burn site
4.Local rash at the burn site – – correct ans- -1.Hyperventilation
Rationale:
Mafenide acetate is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and can suppress renal excretion of
acid, thereby causing acidosis. Clients receiving this treatment should be monitored for
signs of an acid-base imbalance (hyperventilation). If this occurs, the medication
should be discontinued for 1 to 2 days. Options 3 and 4 describe local rather than
syeffects. An elevated blood pressure may be expected from the pain that occurs with a
burn injury.
sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most effective
when applied:
1. Immediately before swimming
2. 15 minutes before exposure to the sun
3. Immediately before exposure to the sun
4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun – – correct ans- -4. At least 30 minutes
before exposure to the sun
Rationale:
Sunscreens are most effective when applied at least 30 minutes before exposure to the
sun so that they can penetrate the skin. All sunscreens should be reapplied after
swimming or sweating
Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury. When
applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
1. Notifying the registered nurse
2. Discontinuing the medication
3. Informing the client that this is normal
4. Applying a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site – – correct ans- -3. Informing
the client that this is normal
Rationale:
Mafenide acetate is bacteriostatic for gram-negative and gram-positive organisms and
is used to treat burns to reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues. The client should
be informed that the medication will cause local discomfort and burning and that this is
a normal reaction; therefore options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect
The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to the
site of injury. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following
indicates that a systemic effect has occurred?1.Hyperventilation
2.Elevated blood pressure
3.Local pain at the burn site
4.Local rash at the burn site – – correct ans- -1.Hyperventilation
Rationale:
Mafenide acetate is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and can suppress renal excretion of
acid, thereby causing acidosis. Clients receiving this treatment should be monitored for
signs of an acid-base imbalance (hyperventilation). If this occurs, the medication
should be discontinued for 1 to 2 days. Options 3 and 4 describe local rather than
syeffects. An elevated blood pressure may be expected from the pain that occurs with a
burn injury.
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