The nurse is caring for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).The patient complains of severe fatigue,a butterfly rash,and joint pain.Which nursing intervention(s)is/are most appropriate for this patient?

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Any type of sunlight tends to worsen the rash of a patient with SLE and can cause a generalized flare-up of the disease.Pain control measures that have previously been effective should be continued; intense fatigue is a common problem with SLE,so planned rest periods are necessary; infections often exacerbate the disease,so it is important to decrease the chance of the patient with SLE from being exposed to others with infections; and the medication regimen for the SLE patient should be maintained in order to prevent flare-ups of the disease or other body systems from being affected by SLE.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Systemic Lupus