LUPUS (SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS)

Updated 5/24

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In the image above, Tim has been feeling fatigued, with aching in 
the joints. He has also been experiencing chest pain on exertion and 
a "feverish" feeling. This has been going on for about two weeks.

This morning , he woke up with a rash over the nose and ulcers
in the mouth. 

Signs and symptoms of SLE:

- fever , rash (butterfly rash)

- fatigue , achy joints

- pleuritic chest pain

- photosensitivity

SLE is considered to be an autoimmune condition.
 It may effect more than one organ in the body. In
this condition, the immune system seems to attack
its own body cells.

*SLE is considered to be autoimmune.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is categorized  as an
Autoimmune disease. It may effect more than one organ in
the body. In this condition, the immune system seems to
attack its own body cells.
To learn more about this condition, simply click on the link:
http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step Chapter 13
and enjoy learning.
* The Clinical Setting Step by Step Chapter 13