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SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHE MATOSUS EXAM /SLE EXAM
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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What is the priority nursing action for managing pain in a client with SLE?
- Administer hydroxychloroquine.
- Encourage high-impact exercises.
- Apply heat or cold based on client preference.
- Withhold NSAIDs to prevent renal damage.
- Apply heat or cold based on client preference.
Rationale:
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Heat or cold applications provide non-pharmacologic pain relief and can be tailored to the client’s preference.
Which medication used for SLE requires regular eye examinations due to the risk of retinal damage?
- Methotrexate
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Cyclophosphamide
- Prednisone
- Hydroxychloroquine
Rationale:
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Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug used to manage SLE, but it carries a risk of retinal toxicity, necessitating regular eye exams.
What should the nurse include in client teaching to prevent SLE exacerbations? (Select all that apply.)
- Avoid prolonged sunlight exposure.
- Use sunscreen with high SPF.
- Take scheduled rest breaks.
- Use hair dyes to prevent alopecia.
- Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
- Avoid prolonged sunlight exposure.
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- Use sunscreen with high SPF.
- Take scheduled rest breaks.
- Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
Rationale:
Avoiding sunlight, using sunscreen, conserving energy, and practicing relaxation techniques help prevent flare-ups in clients with SLE.
Why should clients with SLE consult their provider before attempting pregnancy?
- To avoid the use of corticosteroids during pregnancy
- To adjust medications that may harm the fetus
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