A pediatric client with burns to the hands and arms has dressing changes with Sulfamylon (mafenide acetate) cream. The nurse is aware that the medication:
A. Will cause gray staining on the surrounding skin
B. Produces a cooling sensation when applied
C. Produces a burning sensation when applied
D. Will cause unusual hair growth in the treated areas
Correct Answer: C. Produces a burning sensation when applied
Option C: Sulfamylon is a topical agent indicated for patients with a second and third-degree burn. It produces a painful burning sensation upon application so the client should receive pain medication 30 minutes before the application.
Option A: Gray or blue-black discoloration of the skin is a side effect of repeated application of silver nitrate.
Option B: The cooling sensation is associated with the application of Silvadene.
Option D: Unusual hair growth is related to the chronic application of topical steroids.