The nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse plans care for this client, knowing that this disorder is which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. a local rash that occurs as a result of allergy
b. an inflammatory disease of collagen contained in connective tissue
c. a disease frequently affecting women of childbearing age
d. a disease caused by the continuous release of histamine in the body
B, C
SLE, a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that involves multiple body organs, most frequently affects women of childbearing age. It is a disease of exacerbation and remissions. Immune complexes that are formed as a result of antibody production cause inflammation and tissue damage in the skin, brain, kidney, lung, heart, or joints.
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What advantage(s) of alternative health care should the nurse outline when providing information to patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Offering more patient control of health care b. Offering a variety of health care advisors c. Keeping patients from having to make decisions d. Using natural products rather than chemical ones e. Incorporating cultural beliefs and practices
Jonathan is a patient diagnosed with Buerger's disease. Instruction for him would include information on
A) anti-inflammatory medications. B) protecting the extremities from coldness. C) quitting smoking. D) anticoagulant therapy.
Find the following percentage
% of 2,000= _____
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced short-term memory loss as a result of a head injury. Which of the following statements made by the nurse regarding goal setting requires follow-up by the nurse manager?
1. "The client will certainly need frequent reorientation to the care plan goals." 2. "I will restate the goals I've created for him regularly so as to win his compli-ance." 3. "I'm not sure that his family will be able to support him with these goals but I will discuss it with them." 4. "He seems very willing to work towards achieving his goals but his condition will certainly create barriers."