A patient comes into the clinic complaining of pain in her right eye.On examination,the nurse sees a pustule at the lid margin that is painful to touch,red,and swollen.The nurse recognizes that this is a:

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Ahordeolum,or stye,is a painful,red,and swollen pustule at the lid margin.A chalazion is a nodule protruding on the lid,toward the inside,and is nontender,firm,with discrete swelling.Dacryocystitis is an inflammation of the lacrimal sac.Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids (see Table 14-3).

A Patient Comes into the Clinic Complaining of Pain in Her