A young client with SLE is upset because of a vacation that is scheduled that she will miss. The nurse tells the client that she should be able to go and plans to teach the client to:
1. avoid the sun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2. avoid swimming.
3. monitor kidney function while on vacation.
4. take a daily pulse and record the results.
Answer: 1
1. Sun exposure can increase damage to sensitive skin and result in serious infection.
2. Swimming is allowed, but the client should be instructed to keep the skin dry after swimming.
3. Kidney function is not an issue; skin lesions and infection are the priorities.
4. The client with SLE does not need to monitor the pulse.
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