When a Nurse Cares for a Patient with Systemic Lupus

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a nurse cares for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) , the nurse remembers that this disease is an example of:

• A) autoimmunity.
• B) alloimmunity.
• C) homoimmunity.
• D) alleimmunity.

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Definitions:

Birth Defects

Conditions that are present at birth affecting the structure or function of the body, ranging from mild to severe.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that cause malformation of an embryo or fetus, including certain drugs, infections, and chemicals.

Embryonic Stage

The period during pregnancy from the second to the eighth week post-conception, when significant growth and development of the embryo occur.

Gestation

The period of time a fetus develops inside the mother's womb or uterus, typically lasting about 40 weeks in humans from the last menstrual period.