NURS 618 Saunders Med Surg Immune Revised 2020

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NURS 618 Saunders Med Surg Immune Revised 2020 Saunders Med Surg Immune 1. The nurse provides home care instructions to a client with systemic lupus erythematosus and tells the client about method... s to manage fatigue. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction? 1. "I should take hot baths because they are relaxing." 2. "I should sit whenever possible to conserve my energy." 3. "I should avoid long periods of rest because it causes joint stiffness." 4. "I should do some exercises, such as walking, when I am not fatigued." Answer: • "I should take hot baths because they are relaxing." Rationale: To help reduce fatigue in the client with systemic lupus erythematosus, the nurse should instruct the client to sit whenever possible, avoid hot baths (because they exacerbate fatigue), schedule moderate low-impact exercises when not fatigued, and maintain a balanced diet. The client is instructed to avoid long periods of rest because it promotes joint stiffness. [Show More]

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