Diagnostic Procedures Are Being Performed on a Female Patient Who

question 25

Multiple Choice

Diagnostic procedures are being performed on a female patient who may have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) . Which findings would the nurse evaluate as supporting this diagnosis?. Select all that apply.

• A) Elevated LE prep
• B) Hematuria
• C) Negative anti-SM antibody
• D) C3 complement protein of 94 mg/dL
• E) Sodium 138

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