A patient is prescribed ranibuizumag (Lucentisz) as treatment for age-related macular degeneration. The nurse would assess this patient for which expected adverse reaction?
1. Sudden increase in urine output
2. Petechiae across the patient's chest
3. Thickened bronchial secretions
4. Photophobia
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Rationale 1: The patient is at greater risk of fluid overload, which would manifest as decreased urine output.
Rationale 2: The patient should be monitored for abnormal bleeding.
Rationale 3: Thickening of bronchial secretions is not an adverse effect of this drug.
Rationale 4: Photophobia is not an expected effect of this medication.
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