Nr 602 final exam qas - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A mother presents with her 3 month old child and complains of goopy eye that is sometimes matted shut after naps. Upon exam the conjunctivais clear with some mild crusting to eye lashes. What is the diagnosis and patient teaching?: Probable lacrimal duct obstruction. -The baby will likely grow out if it somewhere between six and 12 months. -You can do a daily lacrimal duct massage and warm compresses to help open upthe duct. -Watch for Periorbital cellulitis or bacterial conjunctivitis

1. A mother presents with her 3 month old child and complains of goopy eye that is sometimes matted shut after naps. Upon exam the conjunctivais clear with some mild crusting to eye lashes. What is the diagnosis and patient teaching?: Probable lacrimal duct obstruction. -The baby will likely grow out if it somewhere between six and 12 months. -You can do a daily lacrimal duct massage and warm compresses to help open upthe duct. -Watch for Periorbital cellulitis or bacterial conjunctivitis