Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2180 of 2368
The nurse is teaching a family about conjunctivitis. Which instruction is correct?
- Share towels if they are washed weekly
- Wash hands frequently and do not share towels or pillowcases
- Share makeup if it is not used near the eyes
- No precautions are needed because it is not contagious
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Correct answer: Wash hands frequently and do not share towels or pillowcases
Conjunctivitis is very contagious. Frequent hand washing and not sharing pillowcases, towels, or makeup limit its spread.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Eye and Ear Assessment: Common Disorders of the Eye. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026