Asked by Courtney Williams on Jul 08, 2024
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A parent reports to the nurse that her child has inflamed conjunctivae of both eyes with purulent drainage and crusting of the eyelids, especially on awakening. These manifestations suggest:
A) viral conjunctivitis.
B) allergic conjunctivitis.
C) bacterial conjunctivitis.
D) conjunctivitis caused by foreign body.
Conjunctivitis
An inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid.
Purulent Drainage
A type of discharge from a wound or infection site that is often thick, yellow, green, or brown in color, indicating the presence of pus and a bacterial infection.
- Understand the manifestations and clinical features of typical pediatric illnesses and skin disorders.
- Identify the differences between fungal, bacterial, viral, and parasitic sources of both skin and systemic infections in pediatric populations.
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PK
Prateek Kumar vlogsJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Bacterial conjunctivitis has these symptoms. Viral or allergic conjunctivitis has watery drainage. Foreign body causes tearing and pain, and usually only one eye is affected.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the manifestations and clinical features of typical pediatric illnesses and skin disorders.
- Identify the differences between fungal, bacterial, viral, and parasitic sources of both skin and systemic infections in pediatric populations.