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dakota nelson

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During assessment of the patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which sign(s) and symptom(s) would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Hair loss
  b. Enlarged cervical lymph nodes
  c. Mouth sores
  d. Fatigue
  e. Rashes

Question 2

The nurse is educating an older adult patient who is taking antihypertensives with diuretics. Which information regarding safety precautions is most important for the nurse to include?
 
  a. Consider purchasing a home blood pres-sure monitor.
  b. Limit sodium intake in the diet.
  c. Sit on the side of the bed before standing.
  d. Keep an updated list of all medications.



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
The patient with SLE does not typically have enlarged lymph nodes. Hair loss, mouth sores, fa-tigue, and rashes are just a few of the symptoms present in a patient with SLE.

Answer to Question 2

C
Age-related changes (reduced baroreceptor sensitivity) and risk for fluid shifts related to diuret-ics predispose the older adult patient to orthostatic hypotension. In order to prevent falls, the pa-tient should change positions slowly and cautiously, like taking time to sit on the edge of the bed before standing. While purchasing a home blood pressure monitor, limiting sodium in the diet, and keeping an updated list of medications may assist with management of hypertension, fall prevention and safety are most important for the older adult patient.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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