Complications and Comorbidities in Chronic Illnesses
Complications and Comorbidities in Chronic Illnesses ( 4 Questions)
A client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is experiencing a flare-up of symptoms. The nurse anticipates that the client may develop which complication related to SLE?
Glomerulonephritis is a common complication of SLE, as the autoimmune disorder causes inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, the filtering units of the kidneys. This can lead to proteinuria, hematuria, hypertension, edema, and renal failure.
This is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism, not SLE. It is characterized by a severe exacerbation of thyroid hormone effects, such as fever, tachycardia, agitation, and delirium.
This is an inflammation of the pancreas, which can be caused by various factors, such as gallstones, alcohol abuse, trauma, or medications. It is not directly related to SLE.
This is a condition in which ulcers form in the lining of the stomach or duodenum, due to erosion by gastric acid and pepsin. It can be caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), stress, or smoking. It is not directly related to SLE.
Glomerulonephritis is a common complication of SLE, as the autoimmune disorder causes inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, the filtering units of the kidneys. This can lead to proteinuria, hematuria, hypertension, edema, and renal failure.
Incorrect options:
B) Thyroid storm - This is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism, not SLE. It is characterized by a severe exacerbation of thyroid hormone effects, such as fever, tachycardia, agitation, and delirium.
C) Pancreatitis - This is an inflammation of the pancreas, which can be caused by various factors, such as gallstones, alcohol abuse, trauma, or medications. It is not directly related to SLE.
D) Peptic ulcer disease - This is a condition in which ulcers form in the lining of the stomach or duodenum, due to erosion by gastric acid and pepsin. It can be caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), stress, or smoking. It is not directly related to SLE.