RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1264 of 2368

An infant has nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Which finding should the nurse report to the provider?

  1. Eye watering that increases in cold weather
  2. Mucus-like discharge from the eye
  3. Eye watering that is worse with nasal congestion
  4. Purulent drainage with red eyelids
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Correct answer: Purulent drainage with red eyelids

Pain, redness, purulent drainage, or headache could signal infection. Watering that worsens with wind, cold, or congestion is expected.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026