A patient has an infectious/inflammatory process of the eyelid. The primary goal of nursing intervention is
a. administering antibiotics.
b. flushing the eye with sterile ophthalmic solution.
c. maintaining bed rest.
d. preventing further infection.
D
A primary objective of nursing care for the patient with an infectious or inflammatory process of the eyelids is prevention of the spread of infection. Hand hygiene is essential before contact with the eye.
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