A 40-year-old female is diagnosed with SLE. Which of the following findings would be considered a symptom of this disease?
Ans: Photosensitivity.
Photosensitivity is one of the 11 common clinical findings in SLE. Gastrointestinal ulcers are not a finding in SLE. Proteinuria is a symptom of SLE. A rash on the face is a symptom, but not a rash on the body.
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Select all that apply. 1. Positing the client in a supine position 2. Placing the client's arms crossed over the chest 3. Closing the client's eyes 4. Inserting the client's dentures in the mouth 5. Pulling the top linens to the client's shoulder.
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1. ASAID 2. Celebrex 3. Colchicine 4. Zanaflex
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a. Tell her not to worry because it is natural for her boyfriend to make her feel better by identifying with her pregnancy. b. Refer the client to a psychologist for counseling to deal with this problem because it is clearly upsetting her. c. Explain that her boyfriend may be experiencing couvade syndrome and that this is a normal finding seen with male partners. d. Ask the client specifically to define her concerns related to her relationship with her boyfriend and suggest methods to stop this type of behavior by her significant other.
An elderly patient presents to the hospital with a history of falls, confusion, and stroke. The nurse determines that the patient is at high risk for falls. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
a. Place the patient in restraints. b. Lock beds and wheelchairs when transferring. c. Place a bath mat outside the tub. d. Silence fall alert alarm upon request of family.