An older adult client reports severe headache, weight loss, fatigue, stiffness, and pain in the shoulders. Which additional assessment finding does the nurse apply to specifically support a diagnosis of temporal arteritis (TA)?

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Temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell arteritis, is an inflammatory disease affecting the large and medium arteries of the head. A key symptom that can specifically indicate temporal arteritis is the sudden, bilateral loss of vision, which results from the inflammation of arteries that supply blood to the eyes. This symptom is a critical indicator and requires immediate medical attention to prevent permanent blindness. The other options listed do not directly support a diagnosis of temporal arteritis.

An Older Adult Client Reports Severe Headache, Weight Loss, Fatigue