A female client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)is being treated with immunosuppressant drugs and corticosteroids. When providing teaching to this client, which of the following points 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 any signs of infection to the healthcare provider.

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A)Crowds may increase exposure to infection, which is potentially dangerous for clients who are taking immunosuppressants. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended, although clients with significant immunosuppression should not receive live vaccines. Immunosuppressive drugs may increase the risk of birth defects, so contraception is important. Aspirin products may increase the risk of bleeding, which would further impair immune function. Chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or malaise should be reported so related infections can be treated as quickly as possible.
B)Crowds may increase exposure to infection, which is potentially dangerous for clients who are taking immunosuppressants. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended, although clients with significant immunosuppression should not receive live vaccines. Immunosuppressive drugs may increase the risk of birth defects, so contraception is important. Aspirin products may increase the risk of bleeding, which would further impair immune function. Chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or malaise should be reported so related infections can be treated as quickly as possible.
C)Crowds may increase exposure to infection, which is potentially dangerous for clients who are taking immunosuppressants. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended, although clients with significant immunosuppression should not receive live vaccines. Immunosuppressive drugs may increase the risk of birth defects, so contraception is important. Aspirin products may increase the risk of bleeding, which would further impair immune function. Chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or malaise should be reported so related infections can be treated as quickly as possible.
D)Crowds may increase exposure to infection, which is potentially dangerous for clients who are taking immunosuppressants. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended, although clients with significant immunosuppression should not receive live vaccines. Immunosuppressive drugs may increase the risk of birth defects, so contraception is important. Aspirin products may increase the risk of bleeding, which would further impair immune function. Chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or malaise should be reported so related infections can be treated as quickly as possible.
E)Crowds may increase exposure to infection, which is potentially dangerous for clients who are taking immunosuppressants. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended, although clients with significant immunosuppression should not receive live vaccines. Immunosuppressive drugs may increase the risk of birth defects, so contraception is important. Aspirin products may increase the risk of bleeding, which would further impair immune function. Chills, fever, sore throat, fatigue, or malaise should be reported so related infections can be treated as quickly as possible.

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