The nurse is examining a patient at an internal medicine clinic. Which of the following clinical manifestations would support a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Explanation
• Symptoms commonly caused by SLE include chest pain with inspiration, fatigue, fever, general discomfort, hair loss, mouth sores, photosensitivity, and weakness
• Proteinuria is due to autoimmune kidney damage
• Edema, weight gain, hypothermia, and diarrhea are not commonly caused by SLE