The nurse is providing education for a client diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A) "I can anticipate my care to be managed solely by my rheumatologist."
B) "I can expect to no longer need treatment after I finish my prescribed medications."
C) "My medications are the mainstay of my treatment."
D) "I will use high sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreen when I spend time outdoors."
D) "I will use high sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreen when I spend time outdoors."
Explanation: A) Treatment for SLE focuses on ensuring long-term survival, achieving the lowest possible disease activity, preventing organ damage, minimizing drug toxicity, improving quality of life, and educating patients about their role in disease management. It is not uncommon for an individual with SLE to require a multidisciplinary approach to care, owing to multiorgan system involvement.
B) Treatment for SLE focuses on ensuring long-term survival, achieving the lowest possible disease activity, preventing organ damage, minimizing drug toxicity, improving quality of life, and educating patients about their role in disease management. It is not uncommon for an individual with SLE to require a multidisciplinary approach to care, owing to multiorgan system involvement. Several nonpharmacologic measures, along with other medical interventions, are important in the comprehensive management of SLE. Individuals who have been diagnosed with SLE are taught the importance of protection from sunlight, maintaining adequate nutritional intake, getting enough exercise, stopping smoking, and receiving appropriate immunizations. It is important for the nurse to educate the client on the fact that treatment for SLE is ongoing and lifelong.
C) Several nonpharmacologic measures, along with other medical interventions, are important in the comprehensive management of SLE. Individuals who have been diagnosed with SLE are taught the importance of protection from sunlight, maintaining adequate nutritional intake, getting enough exercise, stopping smoking, and receiving appropriate immunizations.
D) Several nonpharmacologic measures, along with other medical interventions, are important in the comprehensive management of SLE. Individuals who have been diagnosed with SLE are taught the importance of protection from sunlight, maintaining adequate nutritional intake, getting enough exercise, stopping smoking, and receiving appropriate immunizations.
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