According to the classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which test is the entry criterion that can guide the APRN toward diagnosis? Group of answer choicesAntinuclear antibodyA complete blood count (CBC)Anti-double-stranded DNA antibodySedimentation rate PreviousNext

When considering a diagnosis of systemic lupuserythematosus (SLE), which antibody test wouldprovide both high specificity and correlate withdisease activity?a) ANAb) Anti-RNPc) Anti-dsDNAd) Anti-Smithe) Antihistone

A patient is undergoing testing for the evaluation of Systemic Lupus Erythematous. What lab findings below are associated with this condition? Select all that apply:(Required) A. Decreased ESR and CRP B. Positive ANA C. Positive Anti-dsDNA D. Negative Anti-Sm E. Low C3 and C4

The presence of which of the following antibodies would indicate a diagnosis of lupus nephritis (acute glomerulonephritis caused by SLE)?Group of answer choicesanti-deoxyribonucleoprotein (DNP) antibodiesanti-streptolysin-o (ASO) antibodies anti-glomerular basement membrane (GBM) antibodies

How are autoimmune disorders diagnosed?ANSWERDiagnosis is made by injecting PPD under the skin in the forearm.Usually a single test is sufficient in order to diagnose an autoimmune disorder.Diagnosis is made by determining the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).A collection of tests and careful assessment of signs and symptoms are required.

A patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is experiencing a complication called Lupus Nephritis. What are some signs and symptoms that correlate with this complication of SLE? Select all that apply:(Required) A. Decreased Creatinine B. Increased BUN C. 48 hour urinary output of 720 mL D. Proteinuria E. Weight loss F. Edema in upper and lower extremities