When preparing an educational program on autoimmune disorders, the nurse should include the following topics: Select all that apply
1. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
2. Scleroderma
3. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
4. Gouty arthritis
5. Reactive arthritis
1. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
2. Scleroderma
3. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder. Scleroderma. Sclerodermais an autoimmune disorder. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder. Gouty arthritis. Gouty arthritis is a connective tissue disorder. Reactive arthritis. Reactive arthritis is a connective tissue disorder.
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