Question

The 26 year old female client is complaining of a low-grade fever, arthralgias, fatigue, and a facial rash. Which lab test should the nurse expect the HCP to order if SLE is suspected?

1) Complete metabolic panel and liver function tests
2) CBC and ANA tests
3) Cholesterol and lipid profile tests
4) BUN and GFR tests

Answer 1

The nurse should expect the HCP to order the CBC and ANA tests if SLE is suspected.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lab test that the nurse should expect the healthcare provider (HCP) to order if systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is suspected in the 26-year-old female client is the Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) tests.

SLE is an autoimmune disease, and the presence of anti-nuclear antibodies (ANAs) is a characteristic feature of SLE. The CBC can help determine if there is anemia or other abnormal blood cell counts, which can occur in SLE.