During the assessment of a client's eyes, the nurse suspects that the client has ptosis. Which of the following did the nurse most likely find?
1. The palpebral conjunctiva is exposed.
2. The iris and cornea are reddened.
3. The eyelid is drooping.
4. The eyelids are swollen and puffy.
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Rationale 1: Ectropian is eversion of the lower eyelid caused by muscle weakness that produces exposure of the palpebral conjunctiva.
Rationale 2: Iritis is characterized by redness of the iris and cornea.
Rationale 3: Ptosis is drooping of the eyelid.
Rationale 4: Periorbital edema refers to swollen, puffy eyelids.
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