title: Systemic lupus erythematosus.
abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus is a challenging diagnosis. This article provides an overview of this disorder and what nurses need to know to provide care to patients with this potentially life-threatening disorder.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University at South Bend, Division of Nursing and Health Professions, South Bend, Indiana, USA. trethew@iusb.edu
authors.forename: Pat
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Trethewey
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000097:blood; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010347:Patient Care Planning
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents