A client asks the nurse if there are any conditions that can exacerbate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "Conditions that cause hypotension can often exacerbate SLE."
B) "GI upset is often associated with SLE exacerbation."
C) "Pregnancy is often associated with an SLE exacerbation."
D) "Fever is a known trigger for an SLE exacerbation."
Answer: C
Pregnancy can be associated with an exacerbation of SLE due to the rise of estrogen levels. Hypotension, fever, and GI upset are not factors that risk exacerbation of SLE.
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Parents phone the nurse and say that their child just knocked out a permanent tooth. What should the nurse's instructions to the parents include?
a. Place the tooth in dry container for transport. b. Hold the tooth by the crown and not by the root area. c. Transport the child and tooth to a dentist within 18 hours. d. Take the child to hospital emergency department if his or her mouth is bleeding.
Nursing by the infant results in
a. sustained milk production. b. increased body fat in the infant. c. increased body fat in the mother. d. increased digestibility of breast milk.
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