The client with a partial-thickness burn to the entire right leg who is being treated with silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene), a sulfonamide antibacterial agent, develops leukopenia. Which medication...

The client with a partial-thickness burn to the entire right leg who is being treated with silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene), a sulfonamide antibacterial agent, develops leukopenia. Which medication should the nurse suspect the health-care provider will prescribe?

1. Discontinue the Silvadene ointment immediately.

2. Continue administering the Silvadene ointment.

3. Administer aminoglycoside antibiotics intravenously.

4. Administer a hydrocortisone cream to the burned area