The nurse is teaching a patient about conjunctivitis. Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of the most important means to prevent spread of conjunctivitis?

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The most important means to prevent the spread of conjunctivitis is good hand hygiene, including washing hands frequently and avoiding touching or rubbing the eyes. Patching the eyes, irrigating the eyes, and keeping the eyes moist may be recommended for specific types of conjunctivitis or to relieve symptoms, but they do not directly prevent the spread of the infection.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About Conjunctivitis