The nurse monitors for which of the following clinical manifestations in the patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus? Select all that apply.

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organ systems. Alopecia (hair loss) is common due to skin involvement. Fever is a systemic symptom of inflammation. Leukopenia (low white blood cell count) can occur due to the autoimmune destruction of blood cells or as a side effect of medications used to treat SLE. Elevated uric acid and thrombocytosis are not typical manifestations of SLE.

The Nurse Monitors for Which of the Following Clinical Manifestations