A patient admits to intravenous (IV) drug use and presents with red and severely painful right eye, floaters, photophobia and decreased visual acuity. The nurse explains to the patient and family that the plan of care will be as follows:
Surgery to remove the eye
Referral for drug rehabilitation program
Admission for IV and intravitreal antibiotics
Follow up with eye specialist outpatient
The Correct Answer is C
A. Surgery to remove the eye is not the immediate course of action and is only considered in severe cases where infection cannot be managed.
B. Referral for a drug rehabilitation program is beneficial for the patient's long-term health but is not the priority in this case where there is an active eye infection.
C. Admission for IV and intravitreal antibiotics is necessary to treat a possible severe eye infection, which can be sight-threatening, especially in immunocompromised patients, such as those with a history of IV drug use.
D. An outpatient follow-up with an eye specialist may be part of ongoing care but does not address the acute need for immediate antibiotic therapy to prevent further complications.
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