SLE Flashcards
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SLE
-Human Leukocyte Antigen
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- Certain HLA genes are seen more frequently in people with SLE
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SLE
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- Chronic, inflammatory, connective tissue disease of UNKNOWN origin that affects almost all body systems
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SLE
-Risk Factors
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- Women of childbearing age
- Women to men ratio of 9:1 - More common in: African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians than whites
- Procainamide, hydralazine, INH
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SLE
-3 Classifications
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- Systemic Lupus
- Drug-induced Lupus
- Discoid Lupus
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Systemic Lupus
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- Involves one or more of the following systems:
- Cardiovascular, CNS, hematological, kidneys, lungs, and musculoskeletal
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Drug Induced Lupus
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- Associated w/ some:
- Antineoplastic drugs, INH, Hydralazine, Procainamide
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Discoid Lupus
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- lupus that is limited to the skin
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SLE
-Early Manifestations
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- Early manifestations of SLE mimic those of RA
- Systemic manifestations of: - Fever, loss of appetite, malaise, weight loss, musculoskeletal manifestations
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SLE
-Skin Manifestations
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- Most people affected by SLE have skin manifestations at some point during disease
- Red butterfly rash across the cheeks and bridge of the nose
- Photosensitivity
- Clients get a diffuse, maculopapular rash on skin exposed to the sun - Alopecia is common in SLE clients
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SLE
-Diagnostic Testing
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- Anti-DNA antibody testing (specific to SLE)
- ESR
- Serum Compliment Levels
- CBC
- Urinalysis
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SLE
-Priority Nursing
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- Teach Pt to avoid the sun 100% of the time
- Skin integrity is the most important priority with SLE
- Early Stage = TEACHING
- Later Stage = Manage Symptoms
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SLE
-Nursing Implementation
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- Promote Skin Integrity
- Prevent infection
- Maintain fluid balance
- Promote adequate Nutrition
- Promote rest and comfort
- Manage S/E of medications
- Provide emotional support
- Avoid triggers for disease
- Ineffective Protection
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SLE
-Leading Cause of Death
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- Infection
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SLE
-Diet Alterations
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- If there is no dietary plan the patient’s diet will be changed when the KIDNEY’S are involved (RENAL DIET)
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SLE
-Health Maintenance for Young adults
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- Depression questions
