NR 603 WEEK 7 |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED | ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100%
VERFIED SOLTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). The patient denies a family history of this disease. Which
information in the patient's history identifies a likely cause of the onset of
symptoms? - (ANSWER)Use of prescribed procainamide
At least 40 prescription medications, including procainamide, can lead to the
development of SLE.
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) asks the nurse what happens
during an exacerbation of SLE. Which response from the nurse is appropriate? -
(ANSWER)"Your body is making antibodies that attack the proteins in your
DNA."
SLE is an autoimmune disease. An individual with SLE develops antibodies that
attack the proteins found in his or her DNA.
,Which finding in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) would
indicate possible kidney damage? - (ANSWER)Protein in the urine
Proteinuria is a common finding in patients with SLE and indicates possible kidney
damage.
A patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is taking
methotrexate. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient? -
(ANSWER)"You need to take a folic acid supplement."
Methotrexate depletes folic acid. Therefore supplementation is required.
A nurse is caring for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who
reports having mild pain and swelling in the hands. Which medication would the
nurse anticipate the health care provider to prescribe? - (ANSWER)Celecoxib
, Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug that is prescribed to treat
arthritic pain related to SLE.
A female patient comes to the emergency department with a butterfly rash and tests
positive for antinuclear antibodies. Which additional tests would the nurse
anticipate to be ordered by the health care provider to confirm a diagnosis of
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? - (ANSWER)Urinalysis-
Urinalysis can confirm whether there is protein or any other indicator of kidney
disease in the urine, which is a positive indicator of SLE.
Serum complement test-
A serum complement test will confirm serositis, which is a positive indicator of
SLE.
The nurse has established a goal of verbalizing an understanding of activities to
prevent exacerbations with a female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE). Which statement made by the patient would support this goal? -
(ANSWER)"I plan to do meditation daily and take time for myself."
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100%
VERFIED SOLTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). The patient denies a family history of this disease. Which
information in the patient's history identifies a likely cause of the onset of
symptoms? - (ANSWER)Use of prescribed procainamide
At least 40 prescription medications, including procainamide, can lead to the
development of SLE.
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) asks the nurse what happens
during an exacerbation of SLE. Which response from the nurse is appropriate? -
(ANSWER)"Your body is making antibodies that attack the proteins in your
DNA."
SLE is an autoimmune disease. An individual with SLE develops antibodies that
attack the proteins found in his or her DNA.
,Which finding in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) would
indicate possible kidney damage? - (ANSWER)Protein in the urine
Proteinuria is a common finding in patients with SLE and indicates possible kidney
damage.
A patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is taking
methotrexate. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient? -
(ANSWER)"You need to take a folic acid supplement."
Methotrexate depletes folic acid. Therefore supplementation is required.
A nurse is caring for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who
reports having mild pain and swelling in the hands. Which medication would the
nurse anticipate the health care provider to prescribe? - (ANSWER)Celecoxib
, Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug that is prescribed to treat
arthritic pain related to SLE.
A female patient comes to the emergency department with a butterfly rash and tests
positive for antinuclear antibodies. Which additional tests would the nurse
anticipate to be ordered by the health care provider to confirm a diagnosis of
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? - (ANSWER)Urinalysis-
Urinalysis can confirm whether there is protein or any other indicator of kidney
disease in the urine, which is a positive indicator of SLE.
Serum complement test-
A serum complement test will confirm serositis, which is a positive indicator of
SLE.
The nurse has established a goal of verbalizing an understanding of activities to
prevent exacerbations with a female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE). Which statement made by the patient would support this goal? -
(ANSWER)"I plan to do meditation daily and take time for myself."
