NSG 211 Test 4 (Complete And Verified Study material) (17pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should identify which of the following as acutaneous manifestation of SLE? -Facial pallor -muscle atrophy -foot ulcers -butterfly rash on face: Answer butterfly rash on face 2. A nurse is teaching a female client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should recognize the need for furtherteaching when the client identifies which of the following as a factor that canexacerbate SLE? -sunlight -pregnancy -infection -exercise: Answer - exercise (reconditioning and muscle atrophy occurs as a result of lack ofmobility.The nurse should encourage the client to engage in conditioning exercisesalternated with periods of rest.) 3. A nurse is caring for a client who received a diagnosis of systemic scleroderma 5 years ago.The nurse plans to assess the client to document thedisease's progression. In addition to skin changes, which of the following findings should the nurse expect? -periorbital edema -excessive salivation -finger contractures -thinning ofthe skin: Answer -finger contractures (scleroderma is a chronic disease that cancause thickening, hardening, or tightening of the