A Nurse Provides Teaching for a Patient with Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse provides teaching for a patient with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis who will receive the ganciclovir ocular implant [Vitrasert]. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "My vision may be blurred for 2 to 4 weeks after receiving the implant."
• B) "Surgical placement of the implant is an outpatient procedure."
• C) "The implant will remain in place permanently."
• D) "The implant will slow progression of CMV retinitis."

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