Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
Which intervention would the nurse implement to provide relief of the patient's discomfort when presenting to the clinic with a red, swollen, circumscribed, acutely, tender area near the eye and in the lid margin?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Warm, moist compresses alleviate discomfort from a stye by reducing swelling. Other options do not address the infection or swelling effectively.