MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, UPDATED 1ST EDITION

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to provide nurses and other healthcare providers with information on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic studies, nursing diagnoses and interventions, and collaborative care used during management of SLE. A case study is provided to allow participants to apply knowledge acquired from this course to the care of a client who has SLE. Course Objectives: ¿Discuss the incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and the demographics of individuals who are most likely to be affected by SLE. ¿Explain the etiology and pathophysiology of SLE. ¿Identify the common, presenting signs and symptoms of SLE. ¿Recognize diagnostic tests commonly used during diagnosis and management of SLE. ¿Select appropriate nursing diagnoses and interventions for a client with SLE. ¿Discuss collaborative care modalities used during management of SLE.