A patient with herpes simplex type I keratitis of the left eye is very concerned about his diagnosis and is afraid his right eye will become involved.What should the nurse advise the patient to do,to prevent spread of the infection?

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The nurse should advise the patient to avoid touching the affected eye and wash their hands frequently to prevent the spread of infection to the right eye or other individuals. Applying an occlusive dressing can exacerbate the infection by providing a warm, moist environment. Using the eye drops in the non-infected eye can potentially cause harm if unnecessary. Using disposable tissues to clean the drainage is a good practice, but alone does not prevent spread of the infection.

A Patient with Herpes Simplex Type I Keratitis of the Left