During the assessment of a client's eyes, the nurse suspects that the client has ptosis. Which assessment data caused the nurse to come to this conclusion?
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.
Correct Answer: 3
Ptosis is drooping of the eyelid. Ectropion is eversion of the lower eyelid caused by muscle weakness that produces exposure of the palpebral conjunctiva. Iritis is characterized by redness of the iris and cornea. Periorbital edema refers to swollen, puffy eyelids.
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