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storky111

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Assessment of a child leads the nurse to suspect viral conjunctivitis based on which of the following?
 
  A) Mild pain
  B) Photophobia
  C) Itching
  D) Watery discharge

Question 2

A nurse develops a plan of care for a child that includes patching the eye. This plan of care would be most appropriate for which condition?
 
  A) Astigmatism
  B) Hyperopia
  C) Myopia
  D) Amblyopia



nickk12214

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Answer to Question 1

B
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Viral conjunctivitis is characterized by lymphadenopathy, photophobia, and tearing. Mild pain is associated with bacterial conjunctivitis. Itching and watery discharge are associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Answer to Question 2

D
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Eye patching is used for amblyopia or any condition that results in one eye being weaker than the other. Corrective lenses would be appropriate for astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia.



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