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."

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A)Sharing supplies, such as towels, makeup, or contact lenses, is never a good idea even after the infection is cleared, due to potential for cross-contamination. Handwashing (hand hygiene)will minimize the risk of bringing in other organisms to an already infected eye. Soaking the lids with a warm cloth will soften the crusts from exudates that accompany the Staphylococcus infection. The action of rubbing one's eyes can traumatize the eyes further and increase the risk of cross-contamination.
B)Sharing supplies, such as towels, make-up, or contact lenses, is never a good idea even after the infection is cleared, due to potential for cross-contamination. Handwashing (hand hygiene)will minimize the risk of bringing in other organisms to an already infected eye. Soaking the lids with a warm cloth will soften the crusts from exudates that accompany the Staphylococcus infection. The action of rubbing one's eyes can traumatize the eyes further and increase the risk of cross-contamination.
C)Sharing supplies, such as towels, makeup, or contact lenses, is never a good idea even after the infection is cleared, due to potential for cross-contamination. Handwashing (hand hygiene)will minimize the risk of bringing in other organisms to an already infected eye. Soaking the lids with a warm cloth will soften the crusts from exudates that accompany the Staphylococcus infection. The action of rubbing one's eyes can traumatize the eyes further and increase the risk of cross-contamination.
D)Sharing supplies, such as towels, makeup, or contact lenses, is never a good idea even after the infection is cleared, due to potential for cross-contamination. Handwashing (hand hygiene)will minimize the risk of bringing in other organisms to an already infected eye. Soaking the lids with a warm cloth will soften the crusts from exudates that accompany the Staphylococcus infection. The action of rubbing one's eyes can traumatize the eyes further and increase the risk of cross-contamination.
E)Sharing supplies, such as towels, makeup, or contact lenses, is never a good idea even after the infection is cleared, due to potential for cross-contamination. Handwashing (hand hygiene)will minimize the risk of bringing in other organisms to an already infected eye. Soaking the lids with a warm cloth will soften the crusts from exudates that accompany the Staphylococcus infection. The action of rubbing one's eyes can traumatize the eyes further and increase the risk of cross-contamination.

The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions for a Client Who