Conjunctivitis
- General information: infection of membrane covering anterior surface of eye globe and inner surface of eyelid due to multiple causes (bacterial, viral, allergic)
- Medical management: ophthalmic antibiotics, steroids, anesthetics
- Assessment findings: weeping eye, reddened conjunctiva, sensitivity to light, eyelid stuck shut with exudate
- Nursing interventions
- Administer medications as ordered: apply ophthalmic antibiotic ointments from inner to outer canthus (do not let container touch eye).
- Provide client teaching and discharge planning concerning measures to prevent spread of infection
- Very contagious if bacterial or viral; no school until antibiotics have been taken for 24-48 hours
- Should not share pillows, tissues, toys
- Good hand-washing technique
- Medication regimen: schedule, dosage, desired and side effects
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 | Labels: eye disorder, nervous disorder |
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