A nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The client begins to cry, stating, "I am afraid I will be disfigured because of all of these lesions." Which interventions should the nurse plan to teach this client to minimize the risk of skin infections associated with SLE? Select all that apply.
A)Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater.
B)Remain indoors on sunny days.
C)Avoid swimming in a pool or the ocean.
D)Avoid sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
E)Use fluorescent lighting indoors.

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A)Clients with SLE can live a normal life, but they should take a few extra precautions to minimize the risk of skin lesions. For example, because there is a relationship between sun exposure and infection, the client should be taught to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and to avoid the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The client may swim but should reapply sunscreen after swimming. The client does not need to stay indoors on sunny days as long as the above precautions are taken. When indoors, the client should try to avoid fluorescent lighting, as exacerbations of SLE have been reported following exposure.
B)Clients with SLE can live a normal life, but they should take a few extra precautions to minimize the risk of skin lesions. For example, because there is a relationship between sun exposure and infection, the client should be taught to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and to avoid the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The client may swim but should reapply sunscreen after swimming. The client does not need to stay indoors on sunny days as long as the above precautions are taken. When indoors, the client should try to avoid fluorescent lighting, as exacerbations of SLE have been reported following exposure.
C)Clients with SLE can live a normal life, but they should take a few extra precautions to minimize the risk of skin lesions. For example, because there is a relationship between sun exposure and infection, the client should be taught to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and to avoid the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The client may swim but should reapply sunscreen after swimming. The client does not need to stay indoors on sunny days as long as the above precautions are taken. When indoors, the client should try to avoid fluorescent lighting, as exacerbations of SLE have been reported following exposure.
D)Clients with SLE can live a normal life, but they should take a few extra precautions to minimize the risk of skin lesions. For example, because there is a relationship between sun exposure and infection, the client should be taught to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and to avoid the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The client may swim but should reapply sunscreen after swimming. The client does not need to stay indoors on sunny days as long as the above precautions are taken. When indoors, the client should try to avoid fluorescent lighting, as exacerbations of SLE have been reported following exposure.
E)Clients with SLE can live a normal life, but they should take a few extra precautions to minimize the risk of skin lesions. For example, because there is a relationship between sun exposure and infection, the client should be taught to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and to avoid the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The client may swim but should reapply sunscreen after swimming. The client does not need to stay indoors on sunny days as long as the above precautions are taken. When indoors, the client should try to avoid fluorescent lighting, as exacerbations of SLE have been reported following exposure.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Systemic Lupus