A nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The client begins to cry stating, "I am afraid I will be disfigured because of all of these lesions."
Which interventions does the nurse plan to teach this client to minimize skin infections associated with SLE?
Select all that apply.
A) Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater.
B) Remain indoors on sunny days.
C) Avoid swimming in a pool or the ocean.
D) Avoid sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
E) Decrease sun exposure between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Answer: A, D
The nurse teaches the client to live a normal life with a few extra precautions. There is a relationship between sun exposure and infection, so the client is taught to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and to avoid the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The client may swim but should reapply sunscreen after swimming. The client does not need to stay indoors on sunny days or to decrease sun exposure between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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