What is a common diagnostic criterion for identifying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Butterfly rash over nose and cheeks
b. Photosensitivity
c. Severe abdominal pain
d. Skin ulcers
e. Polyarthralgias and polyarthritis
f.
Immobility
ANS: A, B, E
Butterfly rash on face, sensitivity to sunlight, polyarthralgias, and polyarthritis are some of the main criteria leading to the diagnosis of SLE.
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