The nurse is providing home care instructions for a 13-year-old girl recently diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. Which of the following responses indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I need to wear sunscreen in the summer to prevent rashes."
B) "I need to eat a healthy diet, exercise, and get plenty of sleep."
C) "I need an eye examination every year."
D) "I need to be careful when it is cold; I should always wear gloves."
A
Response:
The nurse needs to emphasize that the girl should apply sunscreen every day, not just in the summer, to prevent rashes resulting from photosensitivity. The other statements are correct.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word