A client has conjunctivitis in both eyes and is being treated with topical antibiotics. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I'll avoid sharing washcloths or towels with other family members."
b. "I will wash my hands after applying the eye ointment to each eye."
c. "I will call the ophthalmologist if the drainage continues after the antibiotics are started."
d. "I'll use the same tube of topical ointment for each infected eye."
D
Bacterial conjunctivitis is highly contagious; therefore the client must avoid sharing anything with others that has the potential to come in contact with the infected eye, such as washcloths or towels. The client needs to protect from reinfection by washing hands frequently during applica-tion of the antibiotic ointment and must let the eye doctor know if drainage continues after treatment is begun. Separate tubes of eye ointment should be used, with one specifically labeled for each eye.
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