The nurse assesses a butterfly rash on a newly admitted patient. What inflammatory connective tissue disease should the nurse associate with the assessment finding?
1. rheumatoid arthritis
2. systemic lupus erythematosis
3. Paget disease
4. gout
Correct Answer: 2
Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) was originally described as a skin disorder and named for the characteristic red butterfly rash across the cheeks and bridge of the nose. Most people have skin manifestations at some point during their disease. Rheumatoid arthritis does not present with a rash. Patients with Paget disease or gout do not have a rash.
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