Case Studies / Quiz Questions Flashcards
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Q
Jimmy is a 4-year old preschool student who is brought to the school nurse’s office by his teacher. She is concerned because Jimmy has purulent discharge in the corner of both eyes, with inflamed conjunctiva. The nurse observes Jimmy wiping his eyes frequently with his hands.
Based on the information provided, what does the nurse suspect?
a.) Bacterial conjunctivitis
b.) Viral conjunctivitis
c.) Allergic conjunctivitis
d.) Conjunctivitis caused by a foreign body
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