A Patient Is Hospitalized for Onset of Diffuse Erythema of the Upper

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient is hospitalized for onset of diffuse erythema of the upper body with periorbital edema. The health care provider suspects dermatomyositis. In planning care for the patient, the nurse anticipates that the collaborative care of the patient will involve

• A) instillation of artificial tears.
• B) local steroid injections of skin lesions.
• C) administration of high-dose corticosteroids.
• D) electromyelographic (EMG) evaluation for meningeal inflammation.

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