Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1289 of 2368
A child has a chalazion on the upper eyelid with no infection. Which treatment does the nurse expect?
- Oral antibiotics
- Topical antibiotic ointment
- Immediate surgical removal
- Warm compresses and eyelid massage
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Correct answer: Warm compresses and eyelid massage
Chalazia are not infectious, so antibiotics are generally not prescribed. Warm compresses and massage are used.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Chalazion. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026