The nurse is developing a plan of care for an adult patient diagnosed with adult inclusion conjunctivitis (AIC) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Which action should be included in the plan of care?
a. Discussing the need for sexually transmitted infection testing
b. Applying topical corticosteroids to prevent further inflammation
c. Assisting with applying for community visual rehabilitation services
d. Educating about the use of antiviral eyedrops to treat the infection
ANS: A
Patients with AIC have a high risk for concurrent genital Chlamydia infection and should be referred for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. AIC is treated with antibiotics. Antiviral and corticosteroid medications are not appropriate therapies. Although some types of Chlamydia infection do cause blindness, AIC does not lead to blindness, so referral for visual rehabilitation is not appropriate.
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