Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Practice Question
A burn client begins treatments with silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) applied to the wounds. The nurse should carefully monitor for which adverse affect associated with this drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is an antimicrobial agent commonly used in burn care. One significant adverse effect to monitor for is leukopenia, a reduction in white blood cell count, which can increase infection risk.
Option A, hypokalemia, is not typically associated with silver sulfadiazine. Option C, hyponatremia, is unrelated as this drug does not significantly affect sodium levels. Option D, thrombocytopenia, while a potential concern with some medications, is not a common effect of silver sulfadiazine. Thus, leukopenia is the primary adverse effect that requires careful monitoring in burn patients receiving this treatment.
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