D.W. is seen in the immunology clinic twice monthly during the next 3 months. Although her condition
does not worsen, her BUN and creatinine remain elevated. While at work one afternoon, D.W. begins to
feel dizzy and develops a severe headache.
She reports to her supervisor, who has her lie down. When
D.W. starts to become disoriented, her supervisor calls 911, and D.W. is taken to the hospital. D.W. is admitted for probable lupus cerebritis related to acute exacerbation of her disease.
What other findings indicative of central nervous system involvement should you assess for
in D.W.?
Visual disturbances, vertigo, nystagmus, aphasia, insomnia, dysphagia, unilateral weakness or
paralysis, headache, ptosis, confusion, hallucinations, or further disorientation
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