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."
ANS: C
Ganciclovir ocular implants must be replaced every 5 to 8 months and do not remain in place permanently. It is correct that vision may be blurred for 2 to 4 weeks after placement of the implant, that placement is an outpatient procedure, and that the implant will slow progression of CMV retinitis.
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