Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Which of the following is one of the initial characteristic signs of systemic lupus erythematous?

• High red blood cell count

• Rash on the face across the bridge of the nose

• Weight Gain

• Hypothermia

A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was recently admitted to the hospital.  The nurse looks over the provider's orders. Which medication(s) would the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

• Antibiotic

• Antipsychotic

• Corticosteroid

• Laxative

A nurse is collecting data on a client who complains of generalized weakness, fatigue, malaise, muscle pain, joint pain at various locations, and photosensitivity. Systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is suspected. The nurse further checks for which of the following that is also indicative of the presence of SLE?

• Loss of taste

• Ascites

• Hearing loss

• Butterfly rash on cheeks and bridge of nose

A patient was recently diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). What would indicate to the nurse that the patient requires further teaching about the disease?

• "This summer, I'll do my best to avoid the sun."

• "I recognize that I will be susceptible to infections."

• "I can't wait to get surgery to fix my disease."

• "I am aware that I most likely have a high risk of developing arthritis."

What are some teaching strategies that the nurse can discuss with the patient with SLE?

• Avoid all social interactions

• Increase dietary intake of fats and proteins

• Use of non-pharmalogical methods of treating pain in lieu of analgeics

• Methods for avoiding sun exposure

You are the primary nurse monitoring a patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Which of the following signs and symptoms best fits this diagnosis? Select all that apply

• Fever

• Decreased INR

• Joint Pain

• Butterfly Rash

A 26-year-old female with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus has been hospitalized with a flare-up. The patient is now recovered and is about to be discharged. The patient expresses that she wants to have a baby soon. How long should the woman be advised to be in remission of this condition before trying to conceive a baby?

• 2 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

• 3 months

Rheumatoid arthritis is

• caused by stress on the weight bearing joints

• an autoimmune disease

• can be cured with surgery

• same as osteoarthritis

In rheumatoid arthritis you will see

• Muscle weakness

• muscle mobility

• infection of synovial joints

• inflammation of synovial joints

Is sickle cell anemia contagious?

• Yes, but only after a transfusion

• not unless they eat infected food

• No, it is a genetic disorder

• yes, through contact with an infected person