RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1214 of 2368

A child with recurrent conjunctivitis has severe eye pain. Which action is best for the nurse to anticipate?

  1. Reassurance that no further care is needed
  2. Referral to an ophthalmologist
  3. Daily eye patching of both eyes
  4. Isolation at home for 6 weeks
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Correct answer: Referral to an ophthalmologist

Recurrent conjunctivitis, severe pain, contact lens wear, or herpes-linked conjunctivitis calls for consideration of an ophthalmology referral.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026