A Client Is Seen in the Ophthalmology Clinic with Bacterial

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client is seen in the ophthalmology clinic with bacterial conjunctivitis.Which statements by the client indicate a good understanding of home management of this condition? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "As long as I don't wipe my eyes, I can share my towel."
• B) "Eye irrigations should be done with warm saline or water."
• C) "I will throw away all my eye makeup when I get home."
• D) "I won't touch the tip of the eyedrop bottle to my eye."
• E) "When the infection is gone, I can use my contacts again."

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Definitions:

Sensory Ganglia

Clusters of neuronal cell bodies located outside the central nervous system that relay sensory information.

Neuroglial Cells

Neuroglial cells, or simply glia, are non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support, protection, and nutrition to neurons, playing a crucial role in maintaining neuronal function.

PNS

Peripheral Nervous System, which includes all the nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to the limbs and organs.

Microbial Infection

Invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, causing disease or symptoms.