title: Intravenous foscarnet administration for treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis.
abstract: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) causes serious infections, particularly vision-threatening retinitis, in persons with acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Foscarnet has been demonstrated to delay the progression of CMV retinitis and is an alternative to ganciclovir. Adverse reactions to foscarnet include nephrotoxicity and hypocalcemia and can impact the patient's ability to tolerate treatment. Nursing implications and interventions essential in helping the patient achieve an optimal outcome also are presented.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Greening
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D017726:Cytomegalovirus Retinitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D017245:Foscarnet / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010347:Patient Care Planning
chemical_list: D017245:Foscarnet