Which Statement by a Parent Indicates Understanding of Instructions on the Care

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a parent indicates understanding of instructions on the care of a child with conjunctivitis?

• A) "I should treat my other children with these eye drops to prevent spread of the disease."
• B) "My child must remain home from school until she has received 72 hours of antibiotic drops."
• C) "I should avoid touching the tip of the ointment tube to my child's eye."
• D) "My child may go back to wearing her contact lenses 24 hours after treatment has started."

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