A child is diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis and is prescribed topical antibiotic therapy. The child's mother asks when he can return to school. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

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Bacterial conjunctivitis is highly contagious, and children can typically return to school or daycare when symptoms begin to improve, such as when the eye discharge or drainage resolves. This usually occurs after 24 hours of starting antibiotic therapy.

A Child Is Diagnosed with Bacterial Conjunctivitis and Is Prescribed