Which statement best reflects dacryoadenitis education?

• A. The lacrimal gland produces tears; you will receive an antibiotic and a 1-2 day follow-up, and PCP bloodwork will be arranged.
• B. The lacrimal gland drains tears away and no treatment is needed.
• C. Surgical drainage is expected immediately.
• D. No follow-up is necessary after antibiotics.

Answer: (A)

Dacryoadenitis education should connect what the lacrimal gland does with how the condition is managed and followed. The lacrimal gland produces tears, so explaining its role helps patients understand where the swelling is and why tearing can be affected. If infection is suspected, antibiotics are commonly prescribed, and a short follow-up in 1–2 days is arranged to check for improvement and catch any worsening early. Arranging PCP bloodwork may be part of the plan to rule out systemic involvement or other causes. Immediate surgical drainage isn’t the standard approach for dacryoadenitis, and skipping follow-up after starting antibiotics risks missed persistence or complications.