A Client with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)was Recently Discharged from the Hospital

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was recently discharged from the hospital after an acute exacerbation.The client is in the clinic for a follow-up visit and is distraught about the possibility of another hospitalization disrupting the family.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Explain to the client that SLE is an unpredictable disease.
• B) Help the client create backup plans to minimize disruption.
• C) Offer to talk to the family and educate them about SLE.
• D) Tell the client to remain compliant with treatment plans.

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