Autoimmune Disease Lupus: A Case Study

Teaching-learning session is almost the same to the nursing process that is used in clinical settings (Habel,2006). In the learning process, the initial step is assessment of the learners understanding towards their health condition, which is then followed by the questions what do they need to learn and what will be the appropriate approach to teach them (Habel, 2006).

The management of patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus consists of three components: Educating the patient and their family, keeping medical treatment follow-ups are very important and managing the disease. At this time, I go every six months to see my Rheumatologist now. I previously went every three months when I was diagnosed in 2002. Educating the patient and family is very important in managing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Some patients and family member are often misinformed about the disease, it can be overwhelming for them. It can be hard to know how to deal with an illness like lupus. In many cases, you may not understand your symptoms. Your relative may seem fine one day and then the next day not be able to get out of bed. In some cases, lupus can force changes in your daily routine. This may cause somewhat of a strain within the family and in other personal relationships. I have not experienced this within my family.

Lupus “is predominantly a disease of young women (most commonly affecting women between the ages of 15–45) but can affect men as well” (Hughes & Sangle 2012). “Women of color (Asian and African American) are two to three times more likely to develop Lupus than Northern European women” (Hughes & Sangle 2012). It is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects many parts of the human body including the immune system, joints, skin, and organs within the body. Normally, the human body would produce proteins (antibodies) that protect the body from invaders such as viruses, bacteria and germs. In the human body afflicted with Lupus, the body becomes “autoimmune” and the body is unable to tell the difference between foreign invaders such as those named

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness (GCLEA) partnered to increase community awareness on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and to further educate lupus patients throughout the underserved region of southwest Georgia. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, the most common form of lupus, is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack needed body tissues (“Lupus,” 2018). This specific type of lupus affects major functions of the body including the brain, lungs, skin, and kidneys. Lupus is commonly difficult to diagnose in humans due to its vague symptoms that mimic the symptoms of other major conditions (‘Lupus,” 2017). Presently, researchers are unaware of the origins

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An autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy cells, lupus has no known origin. While its symptoms are primarily recognizable, they can often mimic other diseases, thereby delaying accurate diagnosis. Joint pain, poor circulation and a telltale rash are just three of myriad symptoms indicative of lupus, a disease that inevitably impacts major organs by way of compromising the body's defenses, as well as through invasive steroid treatment that weakens bones.

This research paper will explain what lupus is to help others get a better understanding of this diseases. It will cover the history ,and tell us how many people are affected by this silent killer. There are several different types of lupus in this paper we will discuss Systemic Lupus Erythematosus which effect different organs.One will learn which part of the body this disease affects,the signs and symptoms, even the treatment and the side effects.

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There are several types of lupus, but the most common and severe type is called Systematic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE. This form of lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes a chronic inflammation that can affect many major organs in the body. Common areas of the body that are affected are the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and the nervous system. The immune system is the part of the body that fights off viruses, bacteria, and germs, and other foreign substances. The immune system produces proteins called antibodies. Antibodies specifically protect the body from the invaders because the immune system alone cannot tell the difference between foreign invaders and the body’s healthy tissues. When an antibody attacks healthy tissue, it then called an autoantibody. These autoantibodies cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various parts of the body that can ultimately lead to organ failure. The cause for lupus erythematosus is currently unknown. It is most likely a combination of genetics and environmental factors. This autoimmune disease can be triggered by some environmental factors, such as sunlight, stress hormones, or viruses.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a very rare and severe autoimmune disease. While the symptoms vary, lupus commonly affects the skin, joints, and mucous membrane (Brown, Bond, & Waldron, 2014). However, systemic lupus erythematosus (or lupus, for short) can become a multi-organ disease resulting in further complications. Because lupus is so rare and the symptoms vary, diagnosis is difficult and often does not occur until the disease is in its latter stages. However, in the detection of the disease, Brown, Bond, and Waldron (2014) express the importance of noticing certain common symptoms in young females, which are severe fatigue, mouth ulcers, headaches, rashes (especially those caused by the sun), and flitting arthralgasis (joint pain) and

Lupus Disease Lupus is a disease that could infect any part of the human body. The Lupus disease infects mostly women when they are young in the childbearing age. On the other hand children and even males could develop the disease; also the lupus disease is diverse to mostly the ages of 15-44. Researchers believe that a virus or possibly a chemical was encountered by a susceptible individual that was vulnerable to trigger the disease. Although, the researcher’s hypothesis haven't been proven yet, they are still trying to find evidence that could support their claim on the virus. While in the environment, the trigger to the lupus virus is still unknown. The history of the lupus disease occurred around the classical period, and was reviewed by

This case study involves a 21-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus. She presented to the hospital with symptoms of dehydration. She had a recent history of dehydration with renal impairment. After receiving IV hydration in the emergency department, the physician told her her labwork was normal, but she was not feeling any better. She told him that normally, she had to receive additional IV fluids and a steroid injection. The physician told her that a steroid injection and more IV fluids were not indicated. He finally agreed to more IV hydration and the steroid at her insistance. She told him that normally, she requires an antiemetic prior to administration of steroids because she always becomes nauseated from the steroids. The physician argued with her and ultimately walked away. The patient received the steroid, and promptly became nauseated. She followed up with her own doctor the next day and had her labs redrawn only to discover that she was severely

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a fairly common disease identified as episodes of inflammation and damage to joints, tendons, and various organs. The most effected organs are the heart, lungs, brain, kidneys, blood vessels, and skin. Lupus affects each individual differently and the effects could be mild to severe depending on the individual. SLE is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks the healthy cells and tissues in the body (Ohio State, 2009).

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an acquired, multiorgan, autoimmune disease. Clinical presentation is extremely variable and heterogeneous. It has been shown that SLE itself is an independent risk factor for developing both arterial and venous thrombotic events since SLE patients have an Odds Ratio (OR) for thrombosis that varies depending on the clinical and laboratory characteristics of each study cohort. The risk of developing a thrombotic event is higher in this setting than in the general population and may further increase when associated with other risk factors, or in the presence of inherited or acquired pro-thrombotic abnormalities, or trigger events. In particular, a striking increase in the number of thrombotic events was observed