An 8-Year-Old Child Is Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

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Multiple Choice

An 8-year-old child is diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) , and the child's parent asks if there is a cure. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner tell the parent?

• A) Complete remission occurs in some children at the age of puberty.
• B) Periods of remission may occur but there is no permanent cure.
• C) SLE can be cured with effective medication and treatment.
• D) The disease is always progressive with no cure and no remissions.

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