A nurse provides teaching for a patient with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis who will receive the ganciclovir ocular implant [Vitrasert]. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "My vision may be blurred for 2 to 4 weeks after receiving the implant."
B) "Surgical placement of the implant is an outpatient procedure."
C) "The implant will remain in place permanently."
D) "The implant will slow progression of CMV retinitis."
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