A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Trachoma

question 44

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with trachoma.When providing client education regarding this condition,the nurse will include which statements? Select all that apply.

• A) "This condition is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis."
• B) "It is common in the United States."
• C) "It is the primary cause of preventable blindness worldwide."
• D) "Early symptoms include inflammation of the cornea."
• E) "The causative organism is usually Staphylococcus aureus."

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