During the assessment of a client's eyes, the nurse suspects the client has entropian. Which of the following did the nurse most likely find while assessing this client?
1. Eversion of the lower eyelid
2. Inversion of the lid and eyelashes
3. Swollen, red hair follicles
4. Firm, nontender nodule on the eyelid
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Rationale 1: Ectropian is eversion of the lower eyelid caused by muscle weakness.
Rationale 2: Entropian is inversion of the lid and lashes caused by a muscle spasm of the eyelid.
Rationale 3: 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.
Rationale 4: A chalazion is a firm, nontender nodule on the eyelid.
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