Which statement made by a parent indicates understanding of the instructions on the care of a child with conjunctivitis?
a. "I should treat my other children with these eye drops to prevent the spread of the dis-ease.".
b. "My child must remain home from school until he has received 72 hours of antibiotic drops.".
c. "I should avoid touching the tip of the ointment tube to my child's eye.".
d. "My child may go back to wearing his contact lens 24 hours after treatment has started.".
C
Care should be taken to avoid touching the tip of the ointment tube or dropper to the eye to avoid contamination of the medication. To avoid cross-contamination, medication should never be shared. The child should remain home from school until he has had 24 hours of medication. The child should not wear a contact lens until treatment is completed.
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