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A client has a diagnosis of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). The nurse recognizes that discoid lupus differs from systemic lupus erythematosus because it:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Discoid lupus erythematosus primarily affects the skin, causing chronic rashes, unlike systemic lupus, which can involve multiple organs.