According to the following discharge summary, which of the following statements is NOT true? Hospital Course
On postop day 2, Ms. Cloud began complaining of increasing right ophthalmalgia. She was noted to be febrile to 102.2. Exam revealed conjunctival infection and edema. She was presumed to have postoperative endophthalmitis. Vitrectomy was performed under sterile conditions, and samples were sent to lab for culture. She was given intravitreal antibiotics. Over the next couple of days, her fever curve trended down and her WBC count improved. Cultures came back positive for S. epidermidis. Infectious disease was consulted; they recommended two weeks of IV therapy. A PICC line was placed and she was discharged with care instructions.
A) A peripherally inserted central catheter was inserted.
B) Ms. Cloud complained of increasing right ophthalmalgia 2 days before her surgery.
C) Ms. Cloud developed a fever while in the hospital.
D) Ms. Cloud was presumed to have endophthalmitis after her operation.
E) The vitrectomy was performed under extremely clean, germ-free conditions.
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