During a home visit the nurse suspects that a newborn is experiencing chlamydial conjunctivitis. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? Select all that apply
1. Eyelid swelling
2. Yellow discharge
3. Eye inflammation
4. Purulent discharge
5. Corneal ulcerations
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. Manifestations of chlamydial conjunctivitis include eyelid swelling 5 to 14 days after birth.
2. Manifestations of chlamydial conjunctivitis include yellow discharge.
3. Manifestations of chlamydial conjunctivitis include eye inflammation.
4. Purulent discharge is a manifestation of ophthalmia neonatorum caused by gonorrhea.
5. Corneal ulceration is a manifestation of ophthalmia neonatorum caused by gonorrhea.
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