The nurse is discharging a patient who has been treated for conjunctivitis.Which patient statement indicates that teaching was effective?

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Vehicle-borne transmission is the spread of an infectious organism by contact with a contaminated object,such as dressings from a wound; surgical instruments; water,food,and biological products such as blood,serum,plasma,tissues,and organs.Conjunctivitis is a vehicle-borne illness.A,D.Droplet transmission is a spray into the eyes or mucous membranes and requires the use of a mask or a 3-foot distance between individuals.C.Airborne transmission occurs from organisms inhaled or deposited on the mucous membrane of a susceptible host.

The Nurse Is Discharging a Patient Who Has Been Treated