Systemic Lupus Erythematosus HESI Case Study Exam With
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Which of the following is the pathophysiological process that supports the development
of SLE?
Production of autoantibodies to nucleic acids and other self-components.
The first nursing intervention you would anticipate is to document the extent of
symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) appropriately. For which of the
following systemic conditions will you monitor Ms. Santos? (Select all that apply.)
-arthritis
-level of fatigue
-fever curve
Which assessment finding should notify the nurse that teaching is required to avoid skin
breakdown?
Well-demarcated tan lines on the back.
Regarding which possible complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) should
the nurse inform the client?
Chance of bleeding or blood clotting.
The health care professional has ordered a number of admission orders for Ms. Santos.
Which order should the nurse ask the health care professional to clarify?
Prednisone PO daily.
The health care provider describes the medication order as Prednisone 30 mg PO daily.
The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of prednisone. What client teaching
, elements does the nurse want to highlight to Ms. Santos? (Select all that apply.)
Do not stop this medication abruptly; it should be tapered.
Take this medication in the am with food to avoid GI upset.
Avoid any live virus immunizations while taking this medication.
After administering the ordered prednisone, what is the nurse's first action?
documentation of medication administration in EHR.
The nurse returns to Ms. Santos's room to assess her physical response to the
medication that she administered an hour earlier. Ms. Santos is unusually quiet. The
nurse asks Ms. Santos if she is feeling okay after taking the prednisone. Ms. Santos
pauses for a moment and then responds, "yes." Which action is the best response by the
nurse?
Ask the client about how she is feeling in general right now.
The nurse is concerned that Ms. Santos is not coping very well with her chronic illness
and that she is extremely quiet. Which responses are supportive for the nurse to offer
this client? (Select all that apply.)
-What you are experiencing is very hard.
-How are you this afternoon, Ms. Santos?
The nurse will initiate a specific care plan for Ms. Santos. Which of the following is the
most appropriate way to initiate the plan?
Discuss the client's daily life and what health means to her.
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