Question

A client is diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. which assessment data support this diagnosis? (select all that apply.)

Answer 1

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A.African American female

B. Contractures of the fingers C. Facial butterfly rash noted D.Swelling and pain in knees E. Pain worsens in the eveningANSWERSThe following statements apply"1. African American female.2. Contracture of the fingers/3. Facial butterfly rash noted.4.Swelling and pain in the knees.The disease is common in African American female. The contracture of fingers is a classic symptoms of the disease and facial butterfly symptom occur in about 40% of the patients. The pain of the disease usually get worse in the morning.