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What is a nursing diagnosis for Lupus Erythematosus?

List a plan/goal for that diagnosis and 5 interventions for that plan/goal.

I can't imagine how a nursing diagnosis of lupus is different than any other diagnosis of lupus.

Lupus is extremely complex. Systemic lupus can affect virtually any and every organ in the body, and varies from patient to patient. One my have kidney disease, another may have clotting issues because of antiphospholipid antinodies and still another may have seizures because of central nervous system involvement. Any plan must take into account the unique manifestations of lupus in the patient. A plan must also take into account the remitting/flaring nature of the disease.

Regular medictal monitoring is recommended (every 3-6 months depending on disease activity)

Patient eduction to increase likelihood of compliance.

Nutritional and exercise counseling.

Psychological counseling to help come to terms with the fact that we will never be cured.

Coping strategies.

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