A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Early Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with early systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involving her joints.In teaching the patient about the disease,the nurse includes which of the following information?

• A) SLE is a hereditary disorder of women but usually does not show clinical symptoms unless a woman becomes pregnant.
• B) SLE is an autoimmune disease of women in which antibodies are formed that destroy all nucleated cells in the body.
• C) SLE is a disorder of immune function,but it is extremely variable in its course,and its progression cannot be predicted.
• D) During an acute exacerbation of SLE,the body produces antibodies that bind with cells with estrogen receptors,causing an inflammatory response.

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Definitions:

Midline

The middle.

Inversion

The act of turning something inside out or upside down, or the conversion of a genetic sequence.

Median Plane

An anatomical term describing a vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves.

Body Mechanics

The study and application of proper body movement principles to prevent injury and optimize physical well-being.