The nurse recognizes that which of the following individuals is most likely to exhibit signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus?

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is more prevalent in women than in men and is more common in individuals of non-European descent. The 20-year-old Hispanic woman (Choice C) fits the demographic most commonly affected by SLE, as the disease is known to disproportionately affect women of childbearing age and is more prevalent in Hispanic, African American, and Asian populations.

The Nurse Recognizes That Which of the Following Individuals Is