The nurse tells a client that which of the following factors ...

[wenmo]

The nurse tells a client that which of the following factors might increase the risk of exacerbating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
 
  1. Pregnancy
   2. Hypotension
   3. Fever
   4. GI upset

Question 2

A female client believes she has a sexually transmitted infection because of a strange discharge from her vagina and stinging when she voids urine.
 
  The diagnostic test that might be useful in diagnosing this client's disorder is a: 1. Complete blood count.
   2. Biopsy.
   3. Serum hormone levels.
   4. Papanicolaou smear.

[johnpizzaz]

Answer to Question 1

1. Pregnancy

Rationale:
Pregnancy can be associated with an exacerbation of SLE due to the rise of estrogen levels. Hypotension, fever, and GI upset are not factors that risk exacerbation of SLE.

Answer to Question 2

4. Papanicolaou smear.

Rationale:
The client is complaining of a strange discharge from her vagina. A Papanicolaou smear would be the most helpful in diagnosing the cause of the client's symptoms. The other diagnostic tests may or may not help diagnose this client's health problem.