Which instruction should the nurse give to the parent of a 4-year-old child with bacterial conjunctivitis?
A) The child may attend daycare as long as he does not touch his eyes.
B) There is no need to notify daycare because the bacteria does not survive on dry surfaces.
C) The parent and child should wash hands frequently.
D) There is no need to wash bedding and towels.
C) The parent and child should wash hands frequently.
Explanation: A) Children with bacterial conjunctivitis should be removed from school and/or daycare settings until their healthcare provider indicates that they are no longer contagious, regardless of whether or not they touch their eyes.
B) Caregivers and teachers should be notified so that appropriate steps can be taken to thoroughly clean shared surfaces, thereby reducing the risk of spreading bacterial conjunctivitis to other children.
C) Patients with infectious conjunctivitis should be counseled to avoid touching their eyes and to wash their hands frequently.
D) Bedding and towels should be washed frequently to avoid spreading and reinfection.
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