A nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with wet ARMD who will begin receiving bevacizumab (Avastin). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I should be able to improve my visual acuity by using this drug."
b. "I should report eye pain and photophobia to my provider if they occur."
c. "This drug will help suppress the growth of new blood vessels."
d. "This medication will not reduce the risk of blindness."
ANS: D
Bevacizumab can help reduce the risk of further impairment and progression to blindness. It can help improve visual acuity. Eye pain and photophobia are signs of endophthalmitis, which is an inflammation caused by infection; they should be reported to the provider. Bevacizumab works by suppressing the development of new blood vessels.
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