100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Lupus NCLEX Practice Questions with Correct Answers $12.49   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

Lupus NCLEX Practice Questions with Correct Answers

 0 view  0 purchase
  • Course
  • Prep Tests
  • Institution
  • Prep Tests

Lupus NCLEX Practice Questions with Correct Answers The nurse is preparing a presentation on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which statement should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A. The etiology is known to be linked to environmental factors. B. Manifestations can be mild to f...

[Show more]

Preview 3 out of 24  pages

  • November 11, 2024
  • 24
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • Prep Tests
  • Prep Tests
avatar-seller
OliviaWest
Copyright © OLIVIAWEST 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED




Lupus NCLEX Practice Questions with

Correct Answers


The nurse is preparing a presentation on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which statement should

the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)


A. The etiology is known to be linked to environmental factors.


B. Manifestations can be mild to fatal, with remissions and exacerbations.


C. The immune complex deposits trigger an inflammatory response.


D. SLE is a result of deposition of antigen-antibody complexes in connective tissues.


E. The inflammatory response leads to anaphylactic shock. - ANSWER✔✔-B. Manifestations can be mild

to fatal, with remissions and exacerbations.


C. The immune complex deposits trigger an inflammatory response.


D. SLE is a result of deposition of antigen-antibody complexes in connective tissues.




The pathophysiology of systemic lupus erythematosus is a result of the formation of


antigen-antibody immunocomplexes that are deposited in the connective tissue and trigger an

inflammatory response. The manifestations of the disease can be mild to fatal, and remissions are

followed by exacerbations. The inflammatory response leads to tissue damage but not anaphylactic




Copyright ©Stuvia International BV 2010-2024 Page 1/24

, Copyright © OLIVIAWEST 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


shock (allergic reaction). Although the exact etiology of SLE is unknown, genetic, ethnic, environmental,

and hormonal factors play a role in its development.


The nurse is assessing a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which clinical manifestation

should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)




A. Red butterfly rash on the face


B. Alopecia


C. Psoriatic lesions


D. Painful or swollen joints


E. Leg and eye edema - ANSWER✔✔-A. Red butterfly rash on the face


B. Alopecia


D. Painful or swollen joints


E. Leg and eye edema




Rationale: Painful swollen joints, alopecia, red butterfly rash on the face, and leg and eye edema are all

characteristics of SLE. Psoriatic lesions are caused by psoriasis, which is an autoimmune disease

characterized by patches of abnormal skin.


The nurse is assessing a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which manifestation should the

nurse recognize as a result of inflammation? (Select all that apply.)




Copyright ©Stuvia International BV 2010-2024 Page 2/24

, Copyright © OLIVIAWEST 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


A. Cough


B. Malaise


C. Maculopapular rash


D. Joint pain


E.Fever - ANSWER✔✔-B. Malaise


C. Maculopapular rash


D. Joint pain


E. Fever




In SLE, the immunocomplexes that are deposited in the connective tissue trigger an inflammatory

response. Joint pain, fever, malaise, and maculopapular rash are all signs of the inflammation that result

from local tissue damage. A cough is a sign of infection, not of inflammation resulting from tissue

damage.


A client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is experiencing pulmonary interstitial

fibrosis. Which classification of lupus should the nurse suspect?




A. Systemic


B. Drug-induced


C. Discoid


D. Cutaneous - ANSWER✔✔-A. Systemic

Copyright ©Stuvia International BV 2010-2024 Page 3/24

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller OliviaWest. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

79373 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$12.49
  • (0)
  Add to cart