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A patient with polyarthralgia with joint swelling and pain is being evaluated for SLE.The nurse knows that which of the following serum test results is the most specific for SLE?


Definitions:

Pseudo-Dementia

Cognitive impairment similar to that of dementia but reversible. May be brought on by depression, nutritional deficiency, thyroid disorder, or any one of a number of other diseases; symptoms may also occur as side effects from medications.

Bonafide Dementia

Genuine cognitive decline that significantly impairs everyday functioning, differentiated from temporary cognitive issues by its persistence and worsening over time.

Neurocognitive Disorder

A category of conditions that significantly affect cognitive functions such as learning, memory, and perception.

Delirium

An acute, often reversible, mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered thinking, and reduced awareness of the environment.

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