The nurse recognizes that which of the following individuals is most likely to exhibit signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?
a. A 45-year-old Caucasian woman
b. A 16-year-old Caucasian man
c. A 20-year-old Hispanic woman
d. A 42-year-old Asian American man
ANS: C
Systemic lupus erythematosus tends to develop in young women of child-bearing years and occurs in the African American and Hispanic populations more frequently.
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a. Every 6 months b. Annually c. Every 2 years d. Every 5 years
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a. "The table of contents tells what a book is about." b. "You can't judge a book by looking at the cover." c. "Things are not always as they first appear." d. "Why are you asking me about books?"
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