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COORDINATING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH
CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDERS EXAM LATEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||VERIFIED EXAMS||SURE PASS!!!
The patient enters the outpatient clinic and states to the
triage nurse, "I think I have the flu. I'm so tired, I have no
appetite, and everything hurts." The triage nurse assesses
the patient and finds a butterfly rash over the bridge of
nose and on the cheeks. Based on this data, which
diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?
1) Gout
2) Lyme disease
3) Fibromyalgia
4) Systemic lupus erythematosus - ANSWER-4) Systemic
lupus erythematosus
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A patient asks the nurse if there are any conditions that
can exacerbate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1) "Conditions causing hypotension can often exacerbate
SLE."
2) "GI upset is often associated with SLE exacerbation."
3) "Pregnancy is often associated with an SLE
exacerbation."
4) "Fever is a known trigger for an SLE exacerbation." -
ANSWER-3) "Pregnancy is often associated with an SLE
exacerbation."
The nurse is providing health education to a diverse group
at a neighborhood community center. Why does the nurse
plan to include signs and symptoms of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE)?
1) The neighborhood is composed of many young female
children.
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2) The audience has asked the nurse to include the
information.
3) The audience is mainly composed of Caucasian
women.
4) The audience is mainly females of Asian-American
descent. - ANSWER-4) The audience is mainly females of
Asian-American descent.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is hospitalized due to
an exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
The nurse is reviewing the patient's lab work and finds the
white blood cell count (WBC) is shifted to the left. Based
on this information, which is a priority nursing diagnosis for
this patient?
1) Risk for Infection
2) Ineffective Individual Coping
3) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
4) Ineffective Health Maintenance - ANSWER-1) Risk for
Infection
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A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is
being treated with immunosuppressant drugs and
corticosteroids. Which patient statement indicates the
need for further education after teaching?
1) "I can go to events with large crowds."
2) "I should avoid getting the flu shot."
3) "I will use contraception to avoid pregnancy."
4) "I will report any symptoms of infection immediately." -
ANSWER-1) "I can go to events with large crowds."
A nurse is caring for a patient with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). The patient begins to cry stating, "I
am afraid I will be disfigured because of all of these
lesions." Which intervention does the nurse plan to teach
this patient to minimize skin infections associated with
SLE?
1) Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater
COORDINATING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH
CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDERS EXAM LATEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+|
||VERIFIED EXAMS||SURE PASS!!!
The patient enters the outpatient clinic and states to the
triage nurse, "I think I have the flu. I'm so tired, I have no
appetite, and everything hurts." The triage nurse assesses
the patient and finds a butterfly rash over the bridge of
nose and on the cheeks. Based on this data, which
diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?
1) Gout
2) Lyme disease
3) Fibromyalgia
4) Systemic lupus erythematosus - ANSWER-4) Systemic
lupus erythematosus
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A patient asks the nurse if there are any conditions that
can exacerbate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1) "Conditions causing hypotension can often exacerbate
SLE."
2) "GI upset is often associated with SLE exacerbation."
3) "Pregnancy is often associated with an SLE
exacerbation."
4) "Fever is a known trigger for an SLE exacerbation." -
ANSWER-3) "Pregnancy is often associated with an SLE
exacerbation."
The nurse is providing health education to a diverse group
at a neighborhood community center. Why does the nurse
plan to include signs and symptoms of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE)?
1) The neighborhood is composed of many young female
children.
,3|Page
2) The audience has asked the nurse to include the
information.
3) The audience is mainly composed of Caucasian
women.
4) The audience is mainly females of Asian-American
descent. - ANSWER-4) The audience is mainly females of
Asian-American descent.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is hospitalized due to
an exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
The nurse is reviewing the patient's lab work and finds the
white blood cell count (WBC) is shifted to the left. Based
on this information, which is a priority nursing diagnosis for
this patient?
1) Risk for Infection
2) Ineffective Individual Coping
3) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
4) Ineffective Health Maintenance - ANSWER-1) Risk for
Infection
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A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is
being treated with immunosuppressant drugs and
corticosteroids. Which patient statement indicates the
need for further education after teaching?
1) "I can go to events with large crowds."
2) "I should avoid getting the flu shot."
3) "I will use contraception to avoid pregnancy."
4) "I will report any symptoms of infection immediately." -
ANSWER-1) "I can go to events with large crowds."
A nurse is caring for a patient with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). The patient begins to cry stating, "I
am afraid I will be disfigured because of all of these
lesions." Which intervention does the nurse plan to teach
this patient to minimize skin infections associated with
SLE?
1) Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater
