Client teaching related to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) would include which of these aspects?
a. Eat in a sitting position or with the head of the bed elevated.
b. Report joint pain to health care provider immediately.
c. Increase medication when symptoms increase in severity.
d. Direct sun exposure may increase symptoms and is contraindicated.
D
Nursing care includes assessing client symptoms and teaching clients about the condition, including how to maintain skin integrity, use stress-management techniques, adapt lifestyle choices, and understand the medication regimen. Clients should also be encouraged to avoid direct sun exposure, as it may increase the symptoms of SLE.
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A 40-year-old man has been separated from his father since birth. Recently his father called him to inform him he is dying of Huntington's disease. What is an essential psychosocial component of care for this patient?
A) Assist the patient in determining signs of neuromuscular weakness B) Instruct the family on the potential side effects of medications C) Evaluate the effect of anti-anxiety medications on patient's mood D) Provide genetic counseling, evaluation, and testing for the disease
A female patient is willing to alter nutrition and activity status in an attempt to conceive. What teaching should the nurse provide to support this patient's desire? (Select all that apply.)
A) Exercise 30 minutes each day. B) Plan to reduce body fat to less than 10%. C) Ingest vegetables that are high in fiber. D) Consciously reduce every day stressors. E) Add brown rice and dark bread to the diet.
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The client wants to know why the physician prescribed an inhaled form of a beta-adrenergic stimulator instead of an oral form. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. It produces fewer side effects. 2. It causes bronchodilation. 3. It works quickly to decrease inflammation. 4. It produces little systemic toxicity.