A nurse is caring for a pediatric client with acute conjunctivitis. (See image.) The client presents with purulent discharge and crusting of the eye. Based on this data, which type of conjunctivitis does the nurse suspect?
A) Viral
B) Allergic
C) Bacterial
D) Fungal
Answer: C
The major difference between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis is that bacterial conjunctivitis has a purulent discharge that may result in crusting, whereas the discharge from viral conjunctivitis is serous (watery). Allergic conjunctivitis produces watery to thick drainage and is characterized by itching. Fungal is incorrect.
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