NR 603 Week 7 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
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The patient's statement that she plans to meditate and set aside time for herself every day
indicates that she understands the impact of stress on the disease process.
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? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER-is a multisystem inflammatory
autoimmune disease
a complex disorder of multifactorial origin resulting from interactions among what - CORRECT
ANSWER-genetic, hormonal, environmental and immunologic factors
SLE typing affects what parts of the body - CORRECT ANSWER-skin, joints, and serous
membranes(pleura, pericardium), renal, hematologic, and neurological systems
SLE is marked by - CORRECT ANSWER-unpredictable course with alternating periods of
remission and exacerbation
most cases occur in - CORRECT ANSWER-women in their childbearing years
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
100% GUARANTEED PASS
The patient's statement that she plans to meditate and set aside time for herself every day
indicates that she understands the impact of stress on the disease process.
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? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER-is a multisystem inflammatory
autoimmune disease
a complex disorder of multifactorial origin resulting from interactions among what - CORRECT
ANSWER-genetic, hormonal, environmental and immunologic factors
SLE typing affects what parts of the body - CORRECT ANSWER-skin, joints, and serous
membranes(pleura, pericardium), renal, hematologic, and neurological systems
SLE is marked by - CORRECT ANSWER-unpredictable course with alternating periods of
remission and exacerbation
most cases occur in - CORRECT ANSWER-women in their childbearing years
