Which symptom should a nurse recognize as being pertinent to a possible diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
a. Butterfly rash of the face
b. Protruding abdomen
c. Thinning hair
d. Bloody diarrhea
A
The classic butterfly rash of the face is one of the most recognizable signs. Because the symptoms come and go, SLE is extremely hard to diagnose quickly.
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a. Phlebitis b. Pneumothorax c. Thrombophlebitis d. Excessive bleeding e. Extravasation
A newborn with a congenital defect of the penis should not be circumcised because:
a. There is increased risk of infection. b. The foreskin may be needed for future repairs. c. A circumcision will make the defect more visible. d. There is no medical rationale for a circumcision.
The nurse is providing care to a newborn who weights 6 lbs. How many kilograms does the newborn weigh? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth
What will be an ideal response?
According to Maslow, mentally healthy people who achieve self-actualization have the ability to do what?
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