Question

Silver sulfadiazine is prescribed for a client with a partial-thickness burn, and the nurse provides teaching about the medication. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching about the treatments?

A) "I need to clean the wound thoroughly before applying the medication."
B) "I should cover the burn with a sterile dressing after applying the medication."
C) "The medication helps prevent infection and promotes healing."
D) "The medication is likely to cause stinging initially."

Answer 1

The client's statement that indicates a need for further teaching about the treatment is option B) "I should cover the burn with a sterile dressing after applying the medication."

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement made by the client that indicates a need for further teaching about the treatment is option B) "I should cover the burn with a sterile dressing after applying the medication."

While it is important to keep the burn clean, applying a sterile dressing over the medication may prevent it from properly penetrating the wound and be less effective in preventing infection and promoting healing. Silver sulfadiazine is a topical antibiotic cream that should be applied directly to the burn without a dressing covering it.

Proper wound care includes cleaning the wound thoroughly before applying the medication (option A), and knowing that the medication helps prevent infection and promotes healing (option C). The stinging sensation initially is a common side effect of the medication (option D).