PCC IV|72 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated & Verified|23 Pages

A patient has been receiving dressing changes with silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) for burn injuries over both lower arms. The nurse notices that the patient's white blood cell count has dropped significantly over the past 4 days. How does the nurse interpret this finding? .Impending kidney disease Infection is improving Possible allergic reaction to silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) Electrolyte imbalance - ️️Possible allergic reaction to silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) It has been 12 hours since a patient has been admitted for burns to the face and neck with associated inhalation injuries. The patient had been wheezing audibly and the wheezing has now stopped. What nursing action is appropriate.. Document improvement in patient's condition. Re-assess breathing in 1 hour. Check the patient's Spo2 level. Notify the physician immediately. - ️️Notify the physician immediately. The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted to the ED with burns to the lower legs and hands. During the initial management, what is the priority nursing care? . Place two IV catheters and initiate fluid resuscitation. .Evaluate airway and circulation Use the rule of nines to estimate percent of body surface area burned. Assess and treat pain. - ️️.Evaluate airway and circulation