A Patient Is Seen at a Clinic for Repeated Hordeolum

Multiple Choice

A patient is seen at a clinic for repeated hordeolum of the eyes during the last 6 months. To help prevent further infection, the nurse advises the patient to

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 antiseborrheic shampoo.
D) be evaluated for the presence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) .