Asked by Mariam Shohdy on Jun 12, 2024
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An older patient is being seen for a chronic entropion.The nurse realizes that entropion places the patient at risk for which of the following?
A) Ectropion.
B) Infection.
C) Exophthalmos.
D) Strabismus.
Entropion
A medical condition in which the eyelid folds inward, causing irritation and discomfort due to eyelashes rubbing against the eye.
Ectropion
A medical condition where the lower eyelid turns outward, exposing the inner surface.
Exophthalmos
A condition where the eyeballs protrude beyond their normal position in the sockets, often associated with thyroid disease.
- Achieve proficiency in the basics of genitourinary and dermatological evaluations.
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Kasey SnyderJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Entropion can cause the lashes of the lids to irritate the conjunctiva and cornea,and irritation can lead to infection.In ectropion,eyelid margins turn outward so that the lashes do not irritate the conjunctiva.Exophthalmos is a bulging of the eyes and usually indicates hyperthyroidism.Strabismus,or crossing of the eyes,results from neuromuscular injury or inherited abnormalities.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve proficiency in the basics of genitourinary and dermatological evaluations.