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Fran is in the medical office because of a painful swelling at the edge of her eye. The physician examines it and tells her it is a sty. Which of the following statements might you include in your patient education for Fran?
A) "Sty is caused by the same skin condition that causes dandruff."
B) "The best thing to do is wait until it forms a white head and then pop it."
C) "Applying warm, moist compresses may help the sty drain sooner."
D) "To prevent sty in the future, stay away from dust, smoke, wind, and excessive glare."
E) "We can irrigate the eye to help relieve the irritation from the sty."
On May 11, 2024