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The nurse teaches a client that which factor might increase the risk of developing an exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematous (SLEP

Hypotension

Heartburn

Fever

Gout

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Hypotension is not associated with SLE exacerbation.

B. Heartburn is not a trigger for SLE flares.

C. Fever can indicate infection or inflammation, common triggers for SLE exacerbations.

D. Gout is unrelated to SLE exacerbation.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Measuring the circumference of the thigh can help assess swelling but does not directly evaluate neurovascular status.

B. Asking the client to wiggle toes assesses motor function and nerve integrity, crucial components of neurovascular assessment.

C. Monitoring for edema is important but does not provide specific information about neurovascular status.

D. Palpating the femoral pulse helps evaluate circulation but is less specific than assessing distal motor function.

A. Swan-neck deformities of the fingers B. Swollen, painful knee joint with bony enlargement. C. Large painful, hot right great toe D. Hot red, swollen elbow joint

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Swan-neck deformities are associated with rheumatoid arthritis, not osteoarthritis.

B. Osteoarthritis often presents with joint swelling, pain, and the formation of bony enlargements, particularly at the knees.

C. A painful, hot right great toe suggests gout, not osteoarthritis.

D. Hot, red, swollen joints are characteristic of inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, not osteoarthritis.

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