Which statement made by a patient with suspected sarcoidosis requires more teaching by the nurse?
A) "As an African American women, I have a higher risk of dying from this disease than a Caucasian woman."
B) "My red, watery eyes are most likely from my sarcoidosis."
C) "A blood test can diagnosis sarcoidosis."
D) "Corticosteroids can help reduce acute symptoms of sarcoidosis."
C) "A blood test can diagnosis sarcoidosis."
Explanation: A) The mortality rate for African Americans with sarcoidosis is 17 times higher than that for Caucasians.
B) Sarcoidosis may cause reddened, sore, watery eyes.
C) There are no laboratory tests for sarcoidosis; it is a diagnosis of exclusion.
D) Acute symptomatic sarcoidosis is effectively treated with corticosteroids.
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