NUR 211 Quiz 5

NUR 211 Quiz 5 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