The nurse is discharging a patient who has been treated for conjunctivitis. Which patient statement indicates that teaching was effective?
a. "I will have to wear a mask for 2 weeks."
b. "I will not share towels with others in the house."
c. "I will need to have a special air filter running at all times."
d. "I must stay 3 feet away from people when talking to them."
ANS: B
Vehicle-borne transmission is the spread of an infectious organism by contact with a contaminated object, such as dressings from a wound; surgical instruments; water, food, and biological products such as blood, serum, plasma, tissues, and organs. Conjunctivitis is a vehicle-borne illness. A, D. Droplet transmission is a spray into the eyes or mucous membranes and requires the use of a mask or a 3-foot distance between individuals. C. Airborne transmission occurs from organisms inhaled or deposited on the mucous membrane of a susceptible host.
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