During the assessment of a client's eyes, the nurse suspects the client has entropion. Which assessment data caused the nurse to come to this conclusion?
1. Eversion of the lower eyelid.
2. Inversion of the lid and eyelashes.
3. Swollen, red hair follicles.
4. Firm, non-tender nodule on the eyelid.
Correct Answer: 2
Entropion is inversion of the lid and lashes caused by a muscle spasm of the eyelid. Ectropion is eversion of the lower eyelid caused by muscle weakness. A stye causes swelling and redness in the affected eye. A stye is a result of a staphylococcal infection of hair follicles on the margin of the lids. A chalazion is a firm, non-tender nodule on the eyelid.
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