Several residents of a long-term care facility have developed signs and symptoms of viral conjunctivitis. What is the most appropriate action of the nurse who oversees care in the facility?
A) Arrange for the administration of prophylactic antibiotics to unaffected residents.
B) Instill normal saline into the eyes of affected residents two to three times daily.
C) Swab the conjunctiva of unaffected residents for culture and sensitivity testing.
D) Isolate affected residents from residents who have not developed conjunctivitis.
Ans: D
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To prevent spread during outbreaks of conjunctivitis caused by adenovirus, health care facilities must set aside specified areas for treating patients diagnosed with or suspected of having conjunctivitis caused by adenovirus. Antibiotics and saline flushes are ineffective and normally no need to perform testing of individuals lacking symptoms.
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