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Question 1 of 5.

The nurse in the outpatient clinic is assessing a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which laboratory data is essential for the nurse to monitor to determine if the client is experiencing a complication?

A. urine analysis

B. hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C)

C. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

D. ammonia

Explanation: Urine analysis is essential for monitoring complications in SLE, as it can detect proteinuria or hematuria, which are indicative of lupus nephritis, a common and serious complication. HbA1C is related to diabetes management, TSH to thyroid function, and ammonia to liver function, none of which are primary concerns for SLE complications.

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is assessing a client who has Raynaud's phenomenon. Which of the following would be an expected finding?

A. Digit color changes

B. Flapping hand tremor

C. Painless skin ulcers

D. Janeway lesions

Explanation: Raynaud's phenomenon is characterized by digit color changes (white, blue, red) due to vasospasms triggered by cold or stress. Flapping hand tremors are associated with liver disease, painless skin ulcers with venous insufficiency, and Janeway lesions with endocarditis, none of which are typical of Raynaud's.

Question 3 of 5.

Which of the following assessment findings require immediate follow-up? Select all that apply.

A. lung sounds

B. cardiac sounds

C. temperature

D. blood pressure

E. butterfly-shaped rash on face

F. pulse oximetry

G. pulse

Explanation: Given the client's severe SLE exacerbation, chest pain, pallor, and diaphoresis, immediate follow-up is needed for lung sounds (A) to assess for pulmonary issues like pleural effusion, cardiac sounds (B) for pericarditis or tamponade, blood pressure (D) for hemodynamic stability, pulse oximetry (F) for oxygenation, and pulse (G) for cardiovascular status. Temperature (C) and butterfly rash (E) are less urgent in this acute context.

Question 4 of 5.

Which of the following issues is the client at risk of developing? Select all that apply.

A. cardiac tamponade

B. cardiogenic shock

C. stroke

D. pneumothorax

E. acute coronary syndrome

Explanation: SLE increases the risk of cardiac tamponade (A) due to pericarditis, cardiogenic shock (B) from cardiac involvement, stroke (C) from antiphospholipid syndrome, and acute coronary syndrome (E) from accelerated atherosclerosis. Pneumothorax (D) is not a typical SLE complication.

Question 5 of 5.

The client is most likely experiencing ………………..

A. acute coronary syndrome

B. pneumothorax

C. cardiac tamponade

Explanation: Given the client's SLE history, chest pain, and lack of ST-elevations or troponin elevation, cardiac tamponade is the most likely diagnosis, as SLE can cause pericarditis leading to fluid accumulation. Acute coronary syndrome is less likely without ECG or troponin changes, and pneumothorax is not supported by the scenario.

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