NR 603 WEEK 7 EXAM SYSTEMIC LUPUS
ERYTHEMATOSUS (LUPUS) LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ | PDF
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) who has been on a long-term regimen of
methylprednisolone. Which precautions should the nurse take to prevent
complications of the treatment? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Assess the
patient's mental status-
The patient is taking methylprednisolone, which can cause psychosis in
high doses. Therefore the nurse should carefully monitor the patient's
mental status and report any changes, such as confusion, to the health
care provider.
Monitor the patient's blood glucose levels-
A patient taking methylprednisolone can have a long-term complication
of hyperglycemia, so the nurse should carefully monitor this patient's
blood glucose levels.
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) mentions to the nurse
that she is trying to conceive. Which questions should the nurse ask to
address potential pregnancy complications? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 "Are
you currently taking methotrexate?"
Methotrexate is a medication used to manage SLE symptoms that can
cause birth defects or miscarriages. The patient should know about the
side effects of methotrexate if she is trying to become pregnant and
should speak to the health care provider about steps that can be taken.
, "Are you currently taking methotrexate?"
Methotrexate is a medication used to manage SLE symptoms that can
cause birth defects or miscarriages. The patient should know about the
side effects of methotrexate if she is trying to become pregnant and
should speak to the health care provider about steps that can be taken.
"Have you and your partner started pregnancy counseling?"
The nurse should ask the patient about pregnancy counseling because
counseling will help the patient identify potential complications that may
affect pregnancy.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 is a
multisystem inflammatory autoimmune disease
a complex disorder of multifactorial origin resulting from interactions
among what - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 genetic, hormonal, environmental
and immunologic factors
SLE typing affects what parts of the body - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 skin,
joints, and serous membranes(pleura, pericardium), renal, hematologic,
and neurological systems
SLE is marked by - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 unpredictable course with
alternating periods of remission and exacerbation
ERYTHEMATOSUS (LUPUS) LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ | PDF
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) who has been on a long-term regimen of
methylprednisolone. Which precautions should the nurse take to prevent
complications of the treatment? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 Assess the
patient's mental status-
The patient is taking methylprednisolone, which can cause psychosis in
high doses. Therefore the nurse should carefully monitor the patient's
mental status and report any changes, such as confusion, to the health
care provider.
Monitor the patient's blood glucose levels-
A patient taking methylprednisolone can have a long-term complication
of hyperglycemia, so the nurse should carefully monitor this patient's
blood glucose levels.
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) mentions to the nurse
that she is trying to conceive. Which questions should the nurse ask to
address potential pregnancy complications? - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 "Are
you currently taking methotrexate?"
Methotrexate is a medication used to manage SLE symptoms that can
cause birth defects or miscarriages. The patient should know about the
side effects of methotrexate if she is trying to become pregnant and
should speak to the health care provider about steps that can be taken.
, "Are you currently taking methotrexate?"
Methotrexate is a medication used to manage SLE symptoms that can
cause birth defects or miscarriages. The patient should know about the
side effects of methotrexate if she is trying to become pregnant and
should speak to the health care provider about steps that can be taken.
"Have you and your partner started pregnancy counseling?"
The nurse should ask the patient about pregnancy counseling because
counseling will help the patient identify potential complications that may
affect pregnancy.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 is a
multisystem inflammatory autoimmune disease
a complex disorder of multifactorial origin resulting from interactions
among what - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 genetic, hormonal, environmental
and immunologic factors
SLE typing affects what parts of the body - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 skin,
joints, and serous membranes(pleura, pericardium), renal, hematologic,
and neurological systems
SLE is marked by - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 unpredictable course with
alternating periods of remission and exacerbation
