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LUPUS NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION 1. A 26-year-old woman has been diagnosed with early systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involving her joints. In teaching the patient about the disease, the nurse includes the information that SLE is a(n): A. Hereditary disorder of women but usually does not show clinical symptoms unless a woman becomes pregnant. B. Autoimmune disease of women in which antibodies are formed that destroy all nucleated cells in the body. C. Dis...

Case Study 76 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | SLE Answered. What is the relevance of this information to her disease? Her age currently is 47, she had been diagnosed 18 years ago with SLE. This would put her at 19 years of age at diagnosis which is typical falling in between 15-45 years. Females are at a greater risk for SLE, 85%-90% of SLE patients are women. The occasional Naproxen and antacid use are normal. Naproxen can be used and effective for minor joint pain. Joint pain is a common m...

Final Exam: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: What is systemic lupus erythematous? Answer: inflammatory autoimmune - affects nearly every organ -- can be life-threatening immune systems develops antibodies to body's own cells Q: Are white people more/less likely to have SLE? Man or woman more likey? Answer: Women (4-12x) White less likely - more Afr Amer, Hispanic, Asian, Nat...

ANCC FNP Boards Exam (2023/ 2024) | Questions and Verified Answers | Latest Update| Graded A 100% Correct 1. Your patient has a superficial skin lesion that is elevated. It is less than 1 cm in diameter and it is filled with serous fluid. Which of the following skin lesions is this? ~ Answer: vesicle 2. The nurse practitioner will need to be aware of infectious diseases and the concerns regarding the recognition and management of them. Which of the following is important regardi...

Midterm Exam: NR507/ NR 507 (2023/ 2024 Latest Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Review| 100% Correct Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| Week 1-4| Grade A- Chamberlain Q: What is a Hypersensitivity reaction? Answer: Hypersensitivity is an inappropriate immune response to an antigen that results in a pathologic response upon re-exposure. Q: Hypersensitivity can be classified based upon the source of the antigen against which the hypersensitivity response is directe...

ATI PN comprehensive predictor 2024 a home health nurse is conducting a home inspection for a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide for the client? - ANSWER move the clients bed to the main floor of the house a nurse is collecting data from a client who received oxytocin 10 units IM 30 mins ago for excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following findings should the nur...

Midterm Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Exam Review| Week 1-4| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Chamberlain QUESTION Physical Assessment of the Skin (Order) 1.Ask the patient to change into a gown with the opening in the back and clothes removed except for underwear. 2.Perform hand hygiene. 3.Start by examining the hair and scalp. Note the distribution, texture, and quantity of of hair. Then, using your ...

AANP EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% GUARANTEE PASS ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023 AANP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023 A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a new patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years. She is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately controlled with medication. Her mother died at age 40 from a heart attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In addition to ...

NR545 - NR 545 FINAL EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATION. A GRADED 1. Question: Patient Presentation: A 45-year-old female presents with complaints of persistent fatigue and unintentional weight loss. On examination, you note enlarged lymph nodes in the cervical region. What is the most likely differential diagnosis? Answer: The most likely differential diagnosis includes infectious etiologies (e.g., mononucleosis, HIV), autoimmune conditions (e.g., systemic lupus er...

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. - A...