The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a
patient who is to receive wound care with topical silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene). Which finding, if noted, would be a potential contraindication?
a. The patient has an open wound from a burn on her arm.
b. The patient is allergic to sulfonamide drugs.
c. The patient is allergic to shellfish.
d. The patient's burn wound has been débrided.
ANS: B
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