Inflammation- Signs and Symptoms

The nurse is caring for a client that has a history of fibromyalgia and lupus. The client complains of pain. The nurse knows that which of the following would be an inappropriate question to assess the client’s pain?

A patient with lupus needs to take corticosteroids for control of symptoms but has developed an electrolyte deficit as a side effect of the drug. Which nutrition strategy should the nurse recommend for the patient that would help to combat this side effect?

A client is hospitalized for complications of lupus. Which of the following principles are associated with promoting this client’s level of self-care? Select all that apply.

A client with lupus has been using corticosteroids. Which of the following must the nurse consider if this client must undergo surgery? Select all that apply.

A 71-year-old client presents for care of exacerbation of lupus symptoms. Which of the following cardiac abnormalities should the nurse assess for that are most closely associated with lupus?

The nurse is assessing a client and observes a butterfly rash. The nurse knows that this is a sign of which of the following conditions?