A Woman Has Suffered a Second-Degree Burn on Her Arm

A woman has suffered a second-degree burn on her arm and hand while cooking breakfast.After examination in the emergency department,silver sulfadiazine (Flamazene) is recommended for her burns.What important information should the nurse give the patient in regard to the application of this cream?

A) The area should not be cleansed before reapplication.
B) The cream should be massaged completely into the wound.
C) A thick layer of the cream should be applied over the burned area, and the area should be left open.
D) A thin layer of the cream should be applied with a sterile gloved hand to debrided, clean areas.

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