Systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy.
Today, more women with systemic lupus erythematosus are opting for pregnancy than in the past. Nurses need to be familiar with maternal, fetal, and neonatal manifestations of the disease, as well as antenatal surveillance and treatment options. A review of the literature outlines current pharmacologic management and provides the basis for both medical and nursing considerations.
St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000451:nursing*; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000925:Anticoagulants; D013256:Steroids