NUR 502 Module 7 Discussion  Sensory Function  C.J’s Eyes Diagnosis  According to the presented clinical manifestations, C.J.’s eye diagnosis is likely to be conjunctivitis

NUR 502 Module 7 Discussion

 Sensory Function

 C.J’s Eyes Diagnosis

 According to the presented clinical manifestations, C.J.’s eye diagnosis is likely to be conjunctivitis. Also termed as pink eye, conjunctivitis involves the transparent membrane inflammation lining the eyeball and the eyelid highly known as conjunctiva (Hashmi et al., 2022). This condition is commonly caused by viral infections though in some instances, an allergenic reaction or bacterial infection might influence its exacerbation (Hashmi et al., 2022). From the case study, the rationale for diagnosis is confirmed by the manifestations of several symptoms. They comprise crusty and yellow discharge coming from the eyes, conjunctiva redness, and blurred vision especially very early in the morning that clears up after the discharge is cleared.

 Eye etiology Naming

 The eye infection presented a possible etiology that can be bacterial or viral. The primary reason behind this notion is that both modes of transmission for the mentioned conditions and some of the manifested symptoms are the same. Typically, viral conjunctivitis is highly transmitted through getting into contact with infections discharge from the eyes, tears, or respiratory discharge (CDC, 2022). Similarly, bacterial conjunctivitis is likely to spread through respiratory droplets. In addition, the common symptoms’ between these two conditions involve (CDC, 2022). On the contrary, allergic conjunctivitis is commonly presented with watery discharge and itching compared to the yellowish crusty discharge. Gonococcal is not the possible etiology considering the inexistence of purulent discharge possibilities. Significantly, trachoma cannot be linked to the condition etiology due to the inability of the cornea to be involved as far as the infection is concerned.

 Considering, the manifestation of the throbbing pain especially in the left part of the ear and reddened tympanic membrane, there are increased chances that the CJ might have been encountering acute otitis media occasionally primarily caused by the key pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumonia.

 Therapeutic Approach to CJ’s Issue

 Based on C. J’s case, the suitable therapeutic approach will be grounded on the conjunctivitis etiology. In case of the etiology is bacterial, medication like topical antibiotic drops can be administered. In situations where the condition is viral, cold compresses and artificial tears should be prescribed. However, from the case, there is no existing etiology information. In this regard, the administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics would be suitable as further investigations are performed to pinpoint the right diagnosis.

References

CDC. (2022, October 4). Conjunctivitis information for clinicians | CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/clinical.html

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Hashmi, M. F., Gurnani, B., & Benson, S. (2022, December 6). Conjunctivitis – StatPearls – NCBI bookshelf. National Center for Biotechnology Information. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541034/

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