When planning care for the patient with toxic epidermal necrolysis, the nurse gives priority to:
A) maintaining musculoskeletal function.
B) supporting urinary and bowel function.
C) managing nutrition.
D) discontinuing the offending drug.
D) discontinuing the offending drug.
Explanation: A) Supportive care is used for management of nutrition, fluids, temperature, urinary and bowel function, musculoskeletal function, and skin and wound care.
B) Supportive care is used for management of nutrition, fluids, temperature, urinary and bowel function, musculoskeletal function, and skin and wound care.
C) Supportive care is used for management of nutrition, fluids, temperature, urinary and bowel function, musculoskeletal function, and skin and wound care.
D) Treatment includes immediate discontinuation of the offending drug.
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