The nurse caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)provides teaching about measures to avoid fatigue.The nurse recognizes that the client needs additional teaching if the client states he or she should:

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To help reduce fatigue in the client with SLE,the nurse should instruct the client to sit whenever possible,to avoid hot baths,to schedule moderate low-impact exercises when not fatigued,and to maintain a balanced diet.The client is instructed not to rest for long periods,because it promotes joint stiffness.

The Nurse Caring for a Client with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus