A patient with a burn injury is prescribed silver nitrate. Which nursing interventions should be included in the care for this patient?
A) Monitor daily weight.
B) Monitor serum sodium levels.
C) Prepare to change the dressings every 2 hours.
D) Report black skin discolorations.
E) Saturate the dressings every 2 hours with a 0.5% aqueous solution of silver nitrate.
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