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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
Iritis
Facial rash
Rationale: SLE causes a characteristic facial "butterfly" rash that is dry, 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.
,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
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
Connective tissue
Rationale: SLE originates in the connective tissues of the body and affects all organ systems.
A nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). 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.
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.
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
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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
Iritis
Facial rash
Rationale: SLE causes a characteristic facial "butterfly" rash that is dry, 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.
,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
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
Connective tissue
Rationale: SLE originates in the connective tissues of the body and affects all organ systems.
A nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). 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.
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.
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
