Which statement by the client diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis indicates that more teaching is necessary? Select all that apply.

Choice A rationale This statement requires correction because cleaning the eyes with a single washcloth starting from the infected eye can easily spread the virus to the uninfected eye. Viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious. The correct technique involves using a clean part of the cloth or a separate cloth for each eye and always wiping from the inner canthus to the outer canthus to prevent cross-contamination between the eyes. Choice B rationale Frequent handwashing is an appropriate and essential action to prevent the spread of viral conjunctivitis. This statement does not indicate a need for more teaching. Since the virus is transmitted through contact with eye secretions or contaminated surfaces, maintaining hand hygiene helps protect others in the household and prevents the patient from re-infecting themselves or spreading the virus to other objects or people nearby. Choice C rationale This statement indicates a need for more teaching because sharing personal items like pillows, towels, or linens is a primary route for transmitting viral conjunctivitis. The virus can survive on surfaces for significant periods. To prevent the spread of infection to family members, the client should use their own bedding and wash it frequently in hot water to kill any viral particles present. Choice D rationale This statement requires further teaching because eye makeup, particularly mascara and eyeliner, becomes contaminated with the virus during use while the infection is active. Continuing to use the same makeup after the infection has cleared can lead to reinfection. Patients should be instructed to discard all eye makeup used during the infection and avoid using new products until the viral shedding has completely ceased. Choice E rationale This statement is generally accurate and does not necessarily indicate a need for more teaching in the context of typical viral conjunctivitis. Viral infections of the eye often take about seven to fourteen days to fully resolve, and returning to work or school after the acute symptoms and discharge have disappeared is standard advice. It reflects an understanding of the self-limiting nature of the viral infection.