The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old boy with infectious conjunctivitis. Which of the following interventions would the nurse be least likely to include in the child's plan of care?
A) Using warm compresses to loosen crusts
B) Educating the family about the disease
C) Encouraging frequent hand-washing
D) Promoting eye safety
D
Response:
Promoting eye safety would be appropriate if the child had an eye injury. Using warm water to loosen crusts, educating the family about the disorder, and encouraging frequent hand-washing are interventions for infectious conjunctivitis.
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