NSG 6001 Advanced Nursing (Complete And Verified Study material) (20pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Chalazion: Answer A chronic sterile, lipogranulomatous inflammation lesion of the mibomian gland. 2. What causes a Chalazion: Answer meibomian glandssecrete the oil layer ofthe tearfilmin the eye. NOT AN INFECTION. More common in adults. 3. What are the risk factors of a Chalazion: Answer Chronic Blepharitis, Seborrhea, Viralinfection, rosacea 4. Clinical presentation of Chalazion: Answer Chronic swelling at the inner eye lid. (NOTON THE LASH LINE) Swollen, palpable nodule in lid margin of the eye. NONTENDER. Discomfort or irritation due to swelling, feeling of foreign body in the eye, swelling ofthe eyelid. 5. Treatment of Chalazion: Answer Small lesions may not need any treatment. Usually absorbs spontaneously in 2-8 weeks Drains through the inner surface of the eyelid May need intralesion steroid injection Warm compress 3-5 times per day Gentle massage of eyelid (do not try and pop it) Abx not indicated unless lesion is associated with Blepharitis Optho referral if develops cellulitis or does not respond to treatment.