A client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)is being treated with immunosuppressant drugs and corticosteroids.When providing teaching for this client,which topics are appropriate for the nurse to include? Select all that apply.
A) Avoid large crowds.
B) Don't get a flu shot.
C) Use contraception to prevent pregnancy
D) Refrain from taking aspirin products.
E) Report signs of infection to the healthcare provider.

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A) Crowds may increase exposure to infection. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended but clients with significant immunosuppression should not receive live vaccines. Immunosuppressive drugs may increase the risk of birth defects. Aspirin products may increase the risk of bleeding. Chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or malaise should be reported.
B) Crowds may increase exposure to infection. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended but clients with significant immunosuppression should not receive live vaccines. Immunosuppressive drugs may increase the risk of birth defects. Aspirin products may increase the risk of bleeding. Chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or malaise should be reported.
C) Crowds may increase exposure to infection. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended but clients with significant immunosuppression should not receive live vaccines. Immunosuppressive drugs may increase the risk of birth defects. Aspirin products may increase the risk of bleeding. Chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or malaise should be reported.
D) Crowds may increase exposure to infection. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended but clients with significant immunosuppression should not receive live vaccines. Immunosuppressive drugs may increase the risk of birth defects. Aspirin products may increase the risk of bleeding. Chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or malaise should be reported.
E) Crowds may increase exposure to infection. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended but clients with significant immunosuppression should not receive live vaccines. Immunosuppressive drugs may increase the risk of birth defects. Aspirin products may increase the risk of bleeding. Chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or malaise should be reported.

A Client with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)is Being Treated with Immunosuppressant