The nurse notices the presence of periorbital edema when performing an eye assessment on a 70-year-old patient. The nurse should:
a. Check for the presence of exophthalmos.
b. Suspect that the patient has hyperthyroidism.
c. Ask the patient if he or she has a history of heart failure.
d. Assess for blepharitis, which is often associated with periorbital edema.
ANS: C
Periorbital edema occurs with local infections, crying, and systemic conditions such as heart failure, renal failure, allergy, and hypothyroidism. Periorbital edema is not associated with blepharitis.
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