Author Question: A child with systemic lupus erythematosus is receiving high-dose corticosteroid therapy over the ... (Read 30 times)

cool · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A child with systemic lupus erythematosus is receiving high-dose corticosteroid therapy over the long term. The nurse would instruct the parents and child to report which of the following?

A) Difficulty urinating
B) Visual changes
C) Joint pain
D) Rash

Question 2

If nonsurgical treatment for subinvolution is ineffective, which surgical procedure is ap-propriate to correct the cause of this condition?

a. Hysterectomy
b. Laparoscopy
c. Laparotomy
d. D&C

steff9894 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D
D&C allows examination of the uterine contents and removal of any retained placenta or membranes.
Hysterectomy is not indicated for this condition. A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus.
Laparoscopy is not indicated for this condition. A laparoscopy is the insertion of an endos-cope through the abdominal wall to examine the peritoneal cavity.
Laparotomy is not indicated for this condition. A laparotomy is a surgical incision into the peritoneal cavity to explore the peritoneal cavity.