Management of CareQuestion 2166 of 2368
An 11-month-old with nasolacrimal duct obstruction still has persistent eye watering despite massage. What should the nurse do?
- Reassure the parent that it will resolve on its own.
- Plan a referral to an ophthalmologist.
- Stop all treatment.
- Increase the massage to every hour.
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Correct answer: Plan a referral to an ophthalmologist.
If symptoms persist beyond 6 to 10 months of age, the infant should be referred to an ophthalmologist.
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 "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026