The nurse caring for a client following eye surgery reports to the surgeon that the client is showing signs of ptosis (drooping eyelid). What might this finding indicate?

Name: The nurse caring for a client following eye surgery reports to the surgeon that the client is showing signs of ptosis (drooping eyelid). What might this finding indicate?
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Edema, or swelling, can occur after eye surgery due to inflammation or fluid accumulation, leading to ptosis (drooping eyelid).

The Nurse Caring for a Client Following Eye Surgery Reports