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    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues, occurring most often in females and those with African American descent. Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, and organ inflammation. Treatment focuses on preventing disease progression and complications through medications like corticosteroids, antimalarial drugs, immunosuppressants, and managing symptoms like pain. Nursing diagnoses center around fatigue, skin integrity issues, body image concerns, and ensuring patient understanding of self-care.

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    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues, occurring most often in females and those with African American descent. Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, and organ inflammation. Treatment focuses on preventing disease progression and complications through medications like corticosteroids, antimalarial drugs, immunosuppressants, and managing symptoms like pain. Nursing diagnoses center around fatigue, skin integrity issues, body image concerns, and ensuring patient understanding of self-care.

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    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues, occurring most often in females and those with African American descent. Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, and organ inflammation. Treatment focuses on preventing disease progression and complications through medications like corticosteroids, antimalarial drugs, immunosuppressants, and managing symptoms like pain. Nursing diagnoses center around fatigue, skin integrity issues, body image concerns, and ensuring patient understanding of self-care.

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    Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues, occurring most often in females and those with African American descent. Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, and organ inflammation. Treatment focuses on preventing disease progression and complications through medications like corticosteroids, antimalarial drugs, immunosuppressants, and managing symptoms like pain. Nursing diagnoses center around fatigue, skin integrity issues, body image concerns, and ensuring patient understanding of self-care.

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    Pathophysiology

    6-10 times more in females


    More in AA than in Caucasian
    Bodys immune system
    inaccurately recognizes 1 or
    more components of the cells
    nucleus as foreign
    Develops antibodies to own
    cell
    Genetics/hormones
    Environmental triggers

    S/Sx
    fever
    malaise
    weight loss
    anorexia
    butterfly rash
    lesions
    oral ulcers
    splinter hemorrhages
    alopecia
    Raynauds phenomenon

    Nursing Dx
    Fatigue
    Impaired skin integrity
    Disturbed body image
    Knowledge deficit- self
    management

    Systemic Lupus
    Autoimmune
    Inflammatory

    Tx

    Preventing progressive loss of organ function


    likelihood of acute disease
    Disease related disabilities
    Prevent complications from TX
    Regular monitoring
    Pain management

    Meds
    Hydralazine
    Corticosteroids
    Procainamide
    Chlorpromazine
    Anti-seizure
    NSAIDs
    antimalarial agents
    cytotoxic agents
    cyclophosphamide
    azathioprine
    mycophenolic acid
    methotrexate

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