The nurse who is assessing the client with conjunctivitis would look at which of the following areas of the eye?

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Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, affects the inner surface of the eyelids and the conjunctiva, which is the clear, thin layer that covers the white part of the eye (sclera). Checking the area can give the nurse an idea of the severity and progress of the infection. The lacrimal canaliculi are tiny ducts that drain tears from the eyes, and the cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. While they are important areas of the eye, they are not specific to conjunctivitis assessment.

The Nurse Who Is Assessing the Client with Conjunctivitis Would