Integumentary system
Butterfly shaped rashes on the face
Erythema of the palm
Dry scaly raised rash on the face for upper body
Photosensitivity
Hair loss
Gastrointestinal system
Anorexia
Weight loss
Ulcers of the mout
malaise
Peritonitis
Circulatory system
Anaemia
Elevated ESR and C reactive protein
Pericarditis
Bleeding
Hypertension
Thrombocytopenia
Leukopenia
Vasculitis
Musculoskeletal system
Join pain
Myositis
Urinary system
Nephritis
Proteinuria
Respiratory system
Pleuritis
Neurological system
Neuritis
Seizures
Numbness
Tingling and Weakness
Cerebritis
treatment of the systemic lupus erythematosus ?
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? What are the clinical manifestations of SLE?
Systemic lupus erythematosus All of the answers are correct is more common in women than in men None of the answers are correct targets multiple organs is antibody mediated
Men are 20 times more likely to develop systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) than women. False True
CASE STUDY C Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Ms. A.S, age 31, has been diagnosed with systemic lupus ery- thematosus. She had her first signs and symptoms 2 years ago. At this time she is having an exacerbation, which includes a facial rash, joint pains, and chest pain. She also has protein in her urine, indicating a kidney abnormality. 1. Explain the basic pathophysiology of this disease. 2. Describe three factors that would assist in making the diagnosis. 3. Describe the typical...
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? decrease calcium intake. wear long-sleeved clothes when outdoors. apply ice packs to sore joints in the hands and feet. avoid the use of nsaids
Rosa has been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). She recognizes that this is one of the disorders that is referred to as an autoimmune disorder. What could you tell her that describes this type of disease (autoimmune)? Provide an example of another autoimmune disease. In your response describe the manifestations (signs & symptoms) of the disease in #2. What are opportunistic infections? What specific immunodeficiency leads to the development of opportunistic infections in AIDS patients?
Question 6 (1 point) Saved What are autoantibodies attacking in a classic case of systemic lupus erythematosus? thyroid tissue nucleus of cells joint proteins lymphocytes
A client with system lupus erythematosus begins to bleed excessively from her nose and mouth. the nurse suspects antiphospholipid syndrome. what action should the nurse take? what doctor orders should you except?
Describe the causes, symptoms, and therapy (ies) behind Type I diabetes mellitus as compared to myasthenia gravis and systemic lupus erythematosus.