Question

The nurse is instructing the parents of a school-aged child about how to care for their child's eye. Which of the following conditions would the nurse identify as resolving by itself without the use of antibiotics?

A) Blepharitis
B) Hordeolum
C) Periorbital cellulitis
D) Chalazion

Answer 1

Chalazion is the eye condition that typically resolves by itself without antibiotics and is treated with warm compresses.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse would identify Chalazion as the condition that resolves by itself without the use of antibiotics. A chalazion is a cyst in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland, usually on the upper eyelid. Chalazions often resolve on their own over a span of months and typically do not require antibiotic treatment. They can be helped along with warm compresses and gentle massages to promote drainage and healing. In contrast, conditions like blepharitis, hordeolum (sty), and periorbital cellulitis may require medical treatment including antibiotics.