Which intervention is essential when caring for a client who has conjunctivitis of bacterial origin?
a. Wear gloves when assisting the client with personal care.
b. Discard linens after use by the client.
c. Perform proper hand hygiene by the nurse and client.
d. Remove all possible allergens (such as flowers) from the client care area.
C
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva resulting from invasion by bacterial, viral, or rickettsial organisms, and causing pain and redness. When caused by bacterial organisms, nursing interventions should include performing proper hand hygiene by the nurse and client to prevent transmission.
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