4. In teaching a patient with SLE about the disorder, the nurse knows that the pathophysiology of SLE includes
A. an autoimmune T-cell reaction that results in destruction of the deep dermal skin layer.
B. circulating immune complexes formed from IgG autoantibodies reacting with IgG.
C. the production of a variety of autoantibodies directed against components of the cell nucleus.
D. immunologic dysfunction leading to chronic inflammation in the cartilage and muscles.
5. Validating / verifying data is an activity in the assessment. What are the techniques appropriate to verify questionable information?
1. Double-check information that is inconsistent with patient cues.
2. Double check that your equipment is working correctly
3. Create a list of the suspected problem
4. Look for factors that may alter the accuracy
5. Ruling out of similar problems
A. 1,2,4
B. 2,3,4
C. 1,2,3
D. 3,4,5
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