Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic multisystem ...

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Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disease that affects skin, joints, kidney, lungs, CNS, liver, and other organs. Maternal risks include (select all that apply)
 
  a. Premature rupture of membranes (PROM)
  b. Fetal death resulting in stillbirth
  c. Hypertension
  d. Preeclampsia
  e. Renal complications

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child who has just died. The parents ask to be left alone so that they can rock their child one more time. The nurse should
 
  a. Grant their request.
  b. Assess why they feel this is necessary.
  c. Discourage this because it will only prolong their grief.
  d. Kindly explain that they need to say good-bye to their child now and leave.

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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
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Correct PROM, hypertension, preeclampsia, and renal complications are all
maternal risks associated with SLE.
Incorrect Stillbirth and prematurity are fetal risks of SLE.

Answer to Question 2

A
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A The parents should be allowed to remain with their child after the death. The
nurse can remove all of the tubes and equipment and offer the parents the option
of preparing the body.
B This is an important part of the grieving process and should be allowed if the
parents desire it. It is important for the nurse to ascertain if the family has any
special needs.
C This is an important part of the grieving process and should be allowed if the
parents desire it. It is important for the nurse to ascertain if the family has any
special needs.
D This is an important part of the grieving process and should be allowed if the
parents desire it. It is important for the nurse to ascertain if the family has any
special needs.

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