A client comes to the hospital emergency department complaining of redness and pain on the lower eyelid. A diagnosis of hordeolum is made, and the nurse provides instructions to the client regarding measures to treat the disorder. Which statement, if made by the client, would indicate an understanding of these home care treatment measures?
a) I should apply cool compresses to the eye three times a day.
b) I should apply warm compresses to the eye for 15 minutes four times a day.***
c) When the hordeolum comes to a head, I should try to press it to make it open and drain.
d) Antibiotic ointments will not help this condition.
a) I should apply cool compresses to the eye three times a day.
b) I should apply warm compresses to the eye for 15 minutes four times a day.***
c) When the hordeolum comes to a head, I should try to press it to make it open and drain.
d) Antibiotic ointments will not help this condition.
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Eye diseases