During the assessment of a patient's outer eyes, the nurse suspects that the patient has a hair follicle infection. What did the nurse most likely assess in this patient?

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A hair follicle infection is commonly known as a sty, which is a red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid. Xanthelasma, ptosis, and exophthalmos are not related to hair follicle infections.

During the Assessment of a Patient's Outer Eyes, the Nurse