LUPUS
Lupus is an unpredictable autoimmune disease that can effect:
Heart, Lungs, Skin, Kidneys, etc
Who should the nurse call a referral for a patient that needs education on balanced diet and avoidance of cross contamination?
Registered dietitian/nutritonalist.
The protein found in wheat, barley, and rye triggers the autoimmune response in Celiac disease.
Gluten.
What kind of medications inhibit the body's immune activity?
Immunosuppressants.
Lupus-related kidney disease is called this.
Lupus Nehpritis
A patient with SLE has new confusion, severe headache, and a seizure. What is the nursing priority?
ABC
Celiac disease damages these small intestinal structures.
Villi.
What is the medical term for low white blood cell count?
Leukopenia.
Women make up what percentage of the total population with lupus
90%
A patient with celiac disease has chronic diarrhea, dizziness, dry mucous membranes, and decreased urine output. What is the priority concern?
Fluid volume deficit/ dehydration.
A patient with untreated Celiac disease is at increased risk for this condition due to poor absorption of iron in digestive tract.
Iron-deficiency anemia.
Which autoimmune disease causes symmetric inflammatory joint damage?
Rheumatoid arthritis.
UV light --> causing fever, fatigue, joint pain, rashes
A patient says eating gluten-free at restaurants is too expensive and difficult. What is the best nursing response?
Explore the patient's barriers without judgment and collaborate on affordable foods, meal planning, and safe dining strategies.
What test is commonly used to screen for Celiac disease.
Blood antibody test
(tissue transglutaminase IgA)
What is the priority concern when an immunosuppressed patient develops a fever?
Infection.
People with lupus are _ times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, a class of diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels.
2 to 3 times more likely.
A patient with SLE has painful, swollen joints. Name one nonpharmacologic intervention that may improve comfort.
Rest, joint protection, warm compresses.
A child with untreated Celiac disease is not gaining height or weight as expected. What should the nurse expect?
Failure to thrive/ growth delay.
Which type of white blood cell is responsible for producing antibodies and can mistakenly target the body’s own tissues in autoimmune diseases?
B Lymphocytes. (B cells)