Which of the following nursing interventions is necessary for a client who has silver nitrate dressings applied to his burns? mcq given below:
Q. Which of the following nursing interventions is necessary for a client who has silver nitrate dressings applied to his burns?(a) Restrict fluid intake / |
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🔥 Silver Nitrate Dressing in Burn Care
✅ Answer: (c) Keep the dressing wet
📖 What is Silver Nitrate?
Silver nitrate is a topical antimicrobial agent used in burn care.
👉 It helps prevent and control bacterial infection in burn wounds.
💧 Why Keep the Dressing Wet?
Silver nitrate solution works effectively when the dressing remains moist.
Keeping it wet helps:
- Maintain the medication effect
- Prevent drying of the dressing
- Provide continuous antimicrobial action
❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong?
(a) Restrict fluid intake
❌ Burn patients usually need adequate fluids because of fluid loss from burn injury.
(b) Change dressing every 2 hours
❌ Not the routine instruction for silver nitrate dressings; frequency depends on wound condition and protocol.
(d) Frequently observe for black discoloration
❌ Black discoloration is not an expected monitoring requirement for silver nitrate dressing.
Silver nitrate dressing → Silver solution needs moisture → Keep wet
📌 Disclaimer: For nursing exam preparation only. Burn management should follow current wound care protocols.
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