Assessment of a child leads the nurse to suspect viral conjunctivitis based on which of the following?
A) Mild pain
B) Photophobia
C) Itching
D) Watery discharge
B
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Viral conjunctivitis is characterized by lymphadenopathy, photophobia, and tearing. Mild pain is associated with bacterial conjunctivitis. Itching and watery discharge are associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
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