Aclient has been seen at a clinic for repeated hordeolum of the eyes during the last 6 months. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the client to help prevent further infection?
A)Apply cold compresses at the first sign of recurrence.
B)Discard all open or used cosmetics used near the eyes.
C)Wash the scalp and eyebrows with an anti-seborrheic shampoo.
D)Seek evaluation for the presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Hordeolum (stye) is commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, which may be present in cosmetics that the client is using. Warm compresses are recommended to treat hordeolum. Anti-seborrheic shampoos are recommended for seborrheic blepharitis. Clients with adult inclusion conjunctivitis, which is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, should be referred for STD testing.

Aclient Has Been Seen at a Clinic for Repeated Hordeolum