What is lupus nursing?

Abstract. Systemic lupus erythematosis is a complex multi-system autoimmune disorder that frequently requires both physical and psychological care from nurses working in non-specialist areas.

Which statement about systemic lupus erythematosus is false?

A:False. Lupus, or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), is not an infectious disease but an autoimmune disorder. It is a chronic condition in which the body attacks in own cells and tissues, resulting in inflammation of the skin, joints, blood vessels, brain, lungs, and kidneys.

What is the hallmark indicator of lupus?

Antinuclear antibody (ANA) autoantibodies, or antibodies produced by the immune system that attack the body’s own cells, are a hallmark of lupus. ANA is a screening test, since almost all patients with lupus have a strongly positive test.

How to answer the practice questions on NCLEX?

Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Practice Questions | Set 12 (75 Questions) NEW! More practice questions available at our Nursing Test Bank. Read and understand each question before choosing the best answer. Since this is a review, answers and rationales are shown after you click on the “Check” button.

How old do you have to be to have lupus NCLEX?

1. A 26-year-old woman has been diagnosed with early systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involving her joints. In teaching the patient about the disease, the nurse includes the information that SLE is a (n): A. Hereditary disorder of women but usually does not show clinical symptoms unless a woman becomes pregnant.

What should I ask my doctor about lupus?

What are the possible side effects of my lupus medications and could they trigger or aggravate my lupus symptoms? Could another condition be causing my lupus symptoms? Has the disease already damaged my kidneys or other organs? Should I have a bone density test?

Which is the most specific test for lupus?

A patient with polyarthralgia with joint swelling and pain is being evaluated for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse knows that the serum test result that is the most specific for SLE is the presence of: A. Rheumatoid factor. B. Anti-Smith antibody (Anti-Sm). C. Antinuclear antibody (ANA).