A systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a condition whereby the immune system attacks the body, confusing it with something foreign. When this patient complains that his hands become pale, blue and painful when exposed to cold, the disease that the nurse should cite in as an explanation for these signs and symptoms is Raynaud's disease. This disease causes areas of your body to numb whenever someone has stress on in the events of being exposed to extreme cold temperatures. The blood vessels narrows and limiting the blood circulation to the affected areas. This effect is called vasospam.
Answer:
The correct answer from the options is E. Pulmonary hypertension
Explanation:
Pulmonary hypertension is referred to as a type of high blood pressure disease that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. It is characterized by shortness of breath, dizziness and chest pressure. Pulmonary hypertension arises from underlying lung disease from smoking like emphysema. Pulmonary hypertension frequently results in right ventricular hypertrophy.
The answer is c more muscle mass
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A patient whose speech is slurred, and difficult to understand, is experiencing dysarthria.