An older adult patient reports burning and itching eyes.On assessment,the nurse notes swelling of the eyelid margins bilaterally.What additional data would the nurse assess for?
A)Reports of visual disturbances such as halos.
B)The eyelids are reddened from seborrhea.
C)The patient is being treated with anticoagulants.
D)Small corneal hemorrhages are present.

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The symptoms described, including burning and itching eyes along with swelling of the eyelid margins, suggest a condition related to eyelid inflammation or infection, such as blepharitis. Seborrhea (oily, flaky skin) on the eyelids is a common cause of such symptoms. The other options are related to different eye conditions not directly indicated by the symptoms described.

An Older Adult Patient Reports Burning and Itching Eyes