Aclient Has Been Seen at a Clinic for Repeated Hordeolum

question 20

Multiple Choice

Aclient has been seen at a clinic for repeated hordeolum of the eyes during the last 6 months. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the client to help prevent further infection?

• A)Apply cold compresses at the first sign of recurrence.
• B)Discard all open or used cosmetics used near the eyes.
• C)Wash the scalp and eyebrows with an anti-seborrheic shampoo.
• D)Seek evaluation for the presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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