A 16-year-old presents to the clinic complaining of eye drai…

A 16-year-old presents to the clinic complaining of eye drainage. The patient states that the left eye has been red for three (3) days and they have also had a runny nose for the past seven (7) days. The patient awoke this morning and was unable to open the left eye due to “dried, crusty stuff”.   The nurse practitioner’s examination of the left eye reveals this: The nurse practitioner determines this is bacterial conjunctivitis and prescribes eye drops for this patient. Prior to the patient leaving the clinic what would you teach/tell them about this diagnosis? (Please list at least two (2) teaching points.)

A 3-year-old is brought to the clinic by their parent. The p…

A 3-year-old is brought to the clinic by their parent. The parent states that the child had some cold symptoms a few days ago with a temperature up to 1020F. The parent is worried about a rash that has started on the patient’s hands. Upon further examination the nurse practitioner notes vesicular eruptions on the patient’s hands, feet and mouth. The nurse practitioner should tell the parent that their child has