A nurse is to administer mafenide to a client. The nurse would be alert for which of the following?
A) Rash, itching, or other allergic reactions
B) Crystals in the urine sample
C) Inflammation of the mouth
D) Loss of appetite
Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should assess for allergic reactions such as rash, itching, edema, and urticaria when administering mafenide. Topical sulfonamides like mafenide do not cause crystalluria, inflammation of the mouth, or loss of appetite.
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