A patient has second- and third-degree burns, and the nurse is applying silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) to the burns with each dressing change. The patient reports a burning sensation. The nurse understands that this is:

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A burning sensation is an expected adverse reaction to silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) and is not a sign of a hypersensitivity reaction or tissue infection. It is also not a sign of skin necrosis. The medication works by killing bacteria on the skin but can also cause some discomfort or burning during application.

A Patient Has Second- and Third-Degree Burns, and the Nurse