Dermatologic Drugs

A woman suffered a second-degree burn of the skin on her arm and hand while cooking breakfast. After examination in the urgent care center, silver sulfadiazine cream is ordered for the burned area. The nurse will apply the medication using which procedure?

A. Gently patting a moderate amount over the burned area

B. Massaging the cream completely into the wound

C. Applying a thick layer over the burned area, and then leaving the area open

D. Applying a thin layer with a sterile, gloved hand to clean and debrided areas

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