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Signs and Symptoms: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Pronounced) Exam Review 2024/2025 A+ Systemic lupus erythematosus (pronounced /sɨˈstɛmɨk ˈluːpəs ˌɛrɨˌθiːməˈtoʊsəs/ ( listen)), often abbreviated to SLE or lupus, is a systemic autoimmune disease (or autoimmune connective tissue disease) that can affect any part of the body. As occurs in other autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks the body's cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage.[2] It is...

- AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) Low CD4 T cell count <200, Opportunistic infections - HIV/AIDS Key Features CNS Signs Confusion Dementia Fever Visual changes Memory loss Personalitychanges Pain Seizures CNS Inflammation causes damage to the brain and CNS - opportunistic infections r/t HIV/AIDS compromised immune system Toxoplasmosis Encephalitis - cat liter glove and mask. Neuro assessment Fungal Infections Candidiasis=Pain can occur while swallowing Bad breath, ...

1) The client enters the outpatient clinic and states to the triage nurse, "I think I have the flu. I'm so tired, I have no appetite, and everything hurts." The triage nurse assesses the client and finds a butterfly rash over the bridge of nose and on the cheeks. Which diagnosis does the nurse expect? A) Systemic lupus erythematosus B) Fibromyalgia C) Lyme disease D) Gout - Answer- Answer: A Explanation: A) The rash over the nose and cheeks is sometimes called a butterfly rash and is cla...

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...

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. Disorder of immune function, but it is extremely variable in its course...

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MBB ABIM IM Board Review updated 2022.08.07 Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE) -photosensitive malar rash sparing the nasolabial folds -other sun exposed area can be involved -almost all pts have systemic symptoms and positive serologic results (ANA, anti-Ro/SSA, anti-La/SSB) Three primary patterns of lupus specific skin rashes 1. Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE) 2. Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus 3. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus Lupus pernio disease a...

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Questions And Answers 2024. The white blood cell (WBC) count of a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) shows a shift to the left. What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for the nurse caring for this client? Impaired Skin Integrity Ineffective Individual Coping Ineffective Health Maintenance Ineffective Protection - correct answer Ineffective Protection Rationale: All of these diagnoses are appropriate for the client with SLE. However,...

N172; SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE) TEST...

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. B...