In preparing discharge plans for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), it is most important for the nurse to include:

1. the need to consume 2 L of fluid daily.
2. close monitoring of daily blood glucose.
3. use of daily sunscreens with SPF higher than 15.
4. careful concern for certain food allergies.


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Patients with SLE are photosensitive to sunlight.

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One of your measurements yields a reading during physical assessment that seems very doubtful, considering the patient's general condition. If you are still in doubt about the data after rechecking, your best option is to

a. discard the instrument. b. record the initial reading. c. discard the reading and go on to the next assessment. d. seek another qualified nurse to confirm the reading.

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A 21-year-old male athlete admits to using

androgenic steroids. The nurse tells him that which of these is a possible adverse effect of these drugs? a. Liver damage b. Renal failure c. Heart failure d. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

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A person receiving healthcare insurance from his employer knows that he should check the approved list of contracted healthcare providers before seeking services in order to receive them at a lower cost

What type of insurance is most likely involved? A) Medicaid C) health maintenance organization B) preferred provider organization D) long-term care insurance

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The symbol ? represents "the sum of."

A) True B) False

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