Asked by kayla swank on Jun 06, 2024

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Nadine is a 53-year-old client who presents with complaints of blood in her urine, oral ulcers, hair loss, and a butterfly-shaped rash on her face. Laboratory test results indicate anemia and leukopenia. Which condition should the nurse suspect in Nadine?

A) Rheumatoid arthritis
B) Crohn's disease
C) Systemic lupus erythematous
D) Celiac disease

Systemic Lupus Erythematous

An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.

Anemia

A condition where there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to symptoms like fatigue and weakness.

Leukopenia

A condition characterized by a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood, affecting the body's ability to fight infection.

  • Determine the indicators and diagnostic practices for a variety of chronic conditions.
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Lorena CoelhoJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Nadine's symptoms of blood in her urine, oral ulcers, hair loss, butterfly-shaped rash on her face, anemia, and leukopenia are classic signs of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease that affects multiple organ systems.