Question

You are the school nurse at Willowdale Elementa ry This morning Ms. Matthews. one of the irst-grade teachers. brings a little girl named Kei sha to your office. Her right eye is swollen and bloodshot, the lining of the lower lid is bright red. There is a thick yellow discharge in the corner of the eye.

Answer 1

ANSWER NO. 3

Antibiotic eyedrops, such as Sulfacet Sodium solution and Tobramycin solution, or antibiotic ointments, such as Erythromycin, Gentamycin, and Tobramycin may be prescribed, as well as ocular decongestants, anti-allergy medicines, or anti-inflammatory drugs. In rare cases, admission to the hospital for intravenous antibiotics and supportive care may be needed. Conjunctivitis is communicable because it can easily spread in areas where people live, work, and play closely together.

ANSWER NO. 4

Eyelids, eyelashes, tear film, cornea and conjuctiva

ANSWER NO. 5

The student should be sent to home until antibiotic therapy has been started. Instruct the student to wash hands more often and should not share stationery, eye drops, towels with each other.