A client with AIDS has been tested for cytomegalovirus (CMV) with positive titers. What severe complication should the nurse be alert for with cytomegalovirus?
A) Diarrhea
B) Hearing impairment
C) Blindness
D) Fatigue
C
Feedback:
CMV can infect the choroid and retinal layers of the eye, leading to blindness. It does not lead to hearing impairment. Fatigue and diarrhea may occur but is not as critical as blindness.
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