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A Nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Facial rash
Thickened skin
Chronic back pain
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Iritis Ans: Facial rash
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Rationale: SLE causes a characteristic facial "butterfly" rash that is dry,
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scaly, red, and raised
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include?
Avoid using moisturizing lotions on the skin
Wash the hair with a mild protein shampoo.
Apply powder liberally to sensitive skin areas.
Use a sun-blocking agent with a sun protection of at least 15. Ans: Use a
sun-blocking agent with a sun protection of at least 15.
Rationale: Clients who have SLE are prone to hair loss. They should use a
mild protein shampoo and ... avoid treatments that can damage the hair
and scalp, such as dyes and permanents.
Clients who have SLE should not use powder or other drying skin
products on their skin. Clients who have SLE should apply non-perfumed
moisturizing lotions liberally to the skin
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and asks where this disease originates within the
body. The nurse should tell the client that SLE originates in which of the
following locations in the body?
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Peripheral vascular system Ans: Connective tissue
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Rationale: SLE originates in the connective tissues of the body and affects
all organ systems.
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A nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
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Which of the following findings is the highest priority for the nurse to
report to the provider?
Client reports mild feelings of depression
Dry, raised rash on the face.
Presence of sudden peripheral edema.
Joint pain in hands and knees. Ans: Presence of sudden peripheral
edema.
Rationale: The client who has SLE is at greatest risk for death from lupus
nephritis. Therefore, according to the safety and risk reduction priority
setting framework, findings that indicate an impairment of renal function
are the highest priority to report.
Rationale: The client who has SLE commonly reports joint pain and rash.
However, according to Rationale: The client who has SLE commonly
reports feelings of depression. However, according to the safety and risk
reduction priority setting framework, these other findings are not the
highest priority.
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A nurse is assessing a client who is taking hydroxychloroquine. The
nurse should report which of the following adverse effects to the
provider immediately?
Blurry vision
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Pruritus Ans: Blurry Vision
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Rationale: When using the urgent vs non-urgent approach to client care,
the nurse should determine that the priority finding to report to the
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provider is blurred vision, as this is a manifestation of
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hydroxychloroquine toxicity and can be an indication of retinal damage.
A nurse is teaching a female client who has a new diagnosis of systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should recognize the need for
further teaching when the client identifies which of the following as a
factor that can exacerbate SLE?
Exercise
Infection
Pregnancy
Sunlight Ans: Exercise
Rationale: Deconditioning and muscle atrophy occurs as a result of lack
of mobility. The nurse should encourage client to engage in conditioning
exercises alternated with periods of rest.
Rationale:Exposure to sunlight and artificial ultraviolet light can cause
for an exacerbation of SLE manifestations, especially the characteristic
skin manifestations of lesions and butterfly rash.