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Silver Sulfadiazine: Uses and Guidelines by nj_pink081794 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Silver sulfadiazine is used to prevent and treat wound sepsis in patients with second- and third-degree burns by preventing the growth of bacteria and yeast on damaged skin. Potential side effects include skin necrosis, rashes, and interstitial nephritis. The nurse is responsible for preparing the medication as prescribed, maintaining sterility, administering it properly, documenting the procedure and patient response, and teaching the patient when it is contraindicated and how to apply it correctly.
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