A burn patient is admitted to a medical-surgical unit and acquires a urinary tract infection (UTI). The prescriber orders mafenide (Sulfamylon) to prevent bacterial colonization
The nurse should monitor the laboratory test results for the development of a. anemia.
b. uremia.
c. hepatitis.
d. acidosis.
D
Acid-base values should be monitored, because the drug is metabolized to a compound that can suppress renal excretion of acid, causing acidosis.
Nothing indicates that the nurse should monitor for anemia, uremia, or hepatitis.
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