Question

The nurse has taught the parent of a 9 year old who has been newly diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis. Which of the following statements of the parent would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching

1. the infection produces a profuse watery discharge

2. I should clean my child's eyelids and eyelashes with soap and water before adding medication

3. my child's eye may be sensitive to light until the infection resolves

4. the prescribed eyedrops should be used in 1 week

my answer is 2

Answer 1

Answer) (3) my child’s eye may be sensitive to light until the infection resolves

Eyes get dry when a person is suffering from bacterial conjuctivitis, this can also lead to other serious problems associated with eyes. It has a danger of vision loss

Conjuctivitis cause sensitivity to light. If the patient have serious symptoms such as vision loss it should consult the doctor immediately