Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
The nurse is discussing autoimmune diseases with a class of nursing students. Which signs and symptoms are shared by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Joint stiffness and pain are common to both RA and SLE. Nodules and deformities are RA-specific, renal/pleural issues are more SLE-specific, and RaynaudÔÇÖs/rash are not universal in RA.