After teaching a group of students about systemic lupus erythematosus, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students state which of the following?
A) This disorder is more common in men in their thirties and forties than in women.
B) The belief is that it is an autoimmune disorder with an unknown trigger.
C) It has very specific manifestations that make diagnosis relatively easy.
D) The symptoms are primarily localized to the skin but may involve the joints.

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Systemic lupus erythematosus is indeed believed to be an autoimmune disorder with an unknown trigger. It is more common in women than men, and diagnosis can be difficult due to its wide range of manifestations. While skin and joint involvement are common symptoms, SLE can affect many other organs and systems in the body.

After Teaching a Group of Students About Systemic Lupus Erythematosus