A patient is suspected of having systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Which of the following antibody tests should the nurse expect to conduct on this patient to confirm this suspicion?
A)Antinuclear
B)Antisperm
C)Antistreptolysin O (ASO)
D)Antithyroglobulin

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Antinuclear antibodies are commonly found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and can help confirm the suspicion of the disease. Antisperm antibodies, ASO, and antithyroglobulin tests are not specific to SLE.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)