NR 603 Week 7 2025/2026 Exam
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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
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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
