The nurse is working in a day care center for infants with special needs where there recently has been an outbreak of viral conjunctivitis. Which instruction by the nurse to the staff is the best way to stop the spread of this infection?
1. Require all children with conjunctivitis to stay home until there is a reduction in drainage.
2. Require all children with an infection to be on otic antibiotics for at least 24 hours prior to returning to school.
3. Isolate all children with conjunctivitis in the same room away from those who are not infected.
4. Perform hand hygiene after providing personal care for all children.
Correct Answer: 4
The best way to reduce the spread of infection is through thorough hand hygiene. There would be no need to place a child with a viral illness on antibiotics, to isolate children with conjunctivitis, or to keep children away from the day care center.
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