A nurse is applying a topical agent that aids in the removal of dead soft tissue by hastening the reduction of proteins into simpler substances. Which of the following might the nurse be applying? Select all that apply
A) Bacitracin (Baci-Rx)
B) Papain and urea (Accuzyme)
C) Vidarabine (Ara-A)
D) Collagenase (Santyl)
E) Anthralin (Miconal)
Ans: B, D
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Topical enzymes, like papain and urea (Accuzyme) and collagenase (Santyl), aid in the removal of dead soft tissue by hastening the reduction of proteins into simpler substances.
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