In Teaching a 16-Year-Old Adolescent Who Was Recently Diagnosed with Systemic

question 15

Multiple Choice

In teaching a 16-year-old adolescent who was recently diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) , what statements should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "You should use a moisturizer with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30."
• B) "You should avoid pregnancy because this can cause a flare-up."
• C) "You should not receive any immunizations in the future."
• D) "You may need to be on a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet."
• E) "You should expect to lose weight while taking steroids."
• F) "You may need to modify your daily recreational activities."

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