
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Quiz by rhianna dunn
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The nurse is preparing a presentation on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which statement should the nurse include?
A client diagnosed with lupus erythematosus is experiencing pulmonary interstitial fibrosis. Which classification of lupus should the nurse suspect?
The nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which system should the nurse consider as being most affected by the formation of immune complexes and tissue damage?
The laboratory results of a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) indicates anemia. Which collaborative therapy should the nurse anticipate?
A client with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) anxiously states, "My chest hurts when I lie down. I think it is from coughing so much. Please sit me up." Which condition should the nurse first suspect?
The nurse is caring for a pregnant client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which neonatal complication related to maternal lupus should the nurse anticipate the fetus to be tested for during the second trimester of pregnancy?
An older adult client is experiencing an acute episode of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which primary concern should the nurse consider when administering newly prescribed medications?
The nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which information should the nurse include in the client's teaching?
The nurse is reviewing medications ordered for a newly admitted female client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which medication order should the nurse question?
Which laboratory test is NOT used in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
The nurse is teaching a new colleague the effects of drugs used for clients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which statement by the colleague indicates the need for further teaching?
A client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presents with fatigue, joint pain, oral ulcers, and a red rash over the face and upper trunk. Which collaborative therapy should the nurse expect to implement?
The nurse is planning care for an adolescent client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which nursing diagnosis is a special consideration for this client?
The nurse is admitting a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) for an upper respiratory infection. Which nursing goal is the priority?
The nurse is providing teaching for a client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experiencing alterations in skin integrity. Which client statement indicates effective teaching?