Which statement by a patient with bacterial conjunctivitis indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will wash my hands often during the day."
b. "I will remove my contact lenses at bedtime."
c. "I will not share towels with my friends or family."
d. "I will monitor my family for eye redness or drainage."
ANS: B
Contact lenses should not be used when patients have conjunctivitis because they can further irritate the conjunctiva. Hand washing is the major means to prevent the spread of conjunctivitis. Infection may be spread by sharing towels or other contact. It is common for bacterial conjunctivitis to spread through a family or other group in close contact.
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