A patient is being treated for an eye infection. Which instructions should the nurse provide the patient about self-care?
Select all that apply.
1. "You should wash your hands before cleansing your eye and putting in eyedrops."
2. "You can soak your lids with warm saline to soften crusts and exudates."
3. "You should not share towels, makeup, or contact lenses with anyone else."
4. "You can apply warm compresses to ease inflammation."
5. "You can rub your eyes with a clean, soft cloth for itching."
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Hand hygiene will minimize cross-contamination and the risk of bringing other organisms to an already infected eye. Hand hygiene should be encouraged at all times, but especially when infection is present. Soaking the lids with warm saline softens the crusts from exudates that accompany Staphylococcus infection. Sharing supplies, such as towels, makeup, or contacts, is inappropriate due to potential for cross-contamination from person to person. But during an actual infection, instructions should include not using the same equipment after the infection is cleared. Towels should be washed in hot water. Makeup and contacts should be discarded and not reused. Teach to apply warm compresses to reduce inflammation and discomfort. Rubbing the eyes can traumatize them further and risks cross-contamination if only one eye is infected, and should not be encouraged.
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