The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Herpes Simplex

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with herpes simplex type I keratitis of the left eye who has eyedrops prescribed for use in the affected eye. The nurse explains that to prevent spread of the infection, the patient should

• A) apply an occlusive dressing to the affected eye.
• B) avoid touching the eyes and wash the hands frequently.
• C) use the prescribed eyedrops in the right eye as well as the left eye as a prophylactic measure.
• D) apply corticosteroid ophthalmic ointment to the right eye to decrease the risk for inflammation.

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Mean Score

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Lower And Upper Values

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