Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2181 of 2368
A client has a red, tender bump at the edge of the eyelid, and a stye is diagnosed. Which treatment does the nurse expect?
- Warm compresses to the eyelid
- Laser therapy
- Eye drops to lower eye pressure
- Antibiotic ear drops
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Correct answer: Warm compresses to the eyelid
A stye is treated with warm compresses to the eyelid and prescription eyedrops.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Eye and Ear Assessment: Common Disorders of the Eye. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026