A 6-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic with an eye problem. The child is diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis. What is important information to discuss with the parents and child?
A) The condition is highly contagious and handwashing is extremely important
B) The importance of compliance with antibiotic therapy
C) The signs and symptoms of complications such as meningitis and septicemia
D) The importance of surgery to prevent scarring of the conjunctiva
Ans: A
Feedback: The nurse must inform the parents and child that viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious and instructions should emphasize the importance of handwashing and avoiding sharing towels, face cloths, and eye drops. Viral conjunctivitis is not responsive to any treatment, including antibiotic therapy. Patients with gonococcal conjunctivitis are at risk for meningitis and generalized septicemia; these conditions do not apply to viral conjunctivitis. Surgery to prevent scarring of the conjunctiva is associated with trichiasis and is not associated with viral conjunctivitis.
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