Maternal and Child Care: The child has conjunctivitis with much mattering of the eyes. What instruction should the nurse give the family? Select all that apply.

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The child has conjunctivitis with much mattering of the eyes. What instruction should the nurse give the family? Select all that apply.

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

All family members should use frequent and proper hand hygiene.

Use measures (such as distraction) to keep the child from rubbing the eyes.

Consider the child contagious until treated with prescribed medication for 24 hours.

Avoid sharing towels, clothing, pillow cases and other personal items with others

The child has conjunctivitis with much mattering of the eyes. What instruction should the nurse give the family? Select all that apply.