What Needs to Be Included as Essential Teaching for Adolescents

question 45

Multiple Choice

What needs to be included as essential teaching for adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) ?

• A) High calorie diet because of increased metabolic needs
• B) Home schooling to decrease the risk of infections
• C) Protection from sun and fluorescent lights to minimize rash
• D) Intensive exercise regimen to build up muscle strength and endurance

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Definitions:

Meningioma

A type of brain tumor that arises from the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

Meninges

The three protective membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Meningocele

A birth defect where a sac protrudes through a spinal opening, containing cerebrospinal fluid and meninges, but not the spinal cord.

Reye Syndrome

A rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain, often occurring in children recovering from a viral infection and potentially linked to aspirin use.