The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions for a Client Who

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has acute conjunctivitis from Staphylococcus. Which should the nurse include when teaching this client? Select all that apply.

A) "It is OK to share makeup once the infection has resolved."
B) "Do not share towels, makeup, or contact lenses with anyone else, as this can spread the infection."
C) "You can soak your eyelids with a warm cloth to soften crusts and exudates that may form."
D) "Wash your hands before cleansing the eye and administering eye drops."
E) "You may go back to sharing towels when the infection is gone."