Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has SLE and is experiencing an episode of Raynaud's phenomenon. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Pallor of the toes with cold exposure
Rationale:
🔹 Raynaud’s phenomenon is triggered by cold or stress, causing vasospasm in the digits.
🔹 Pallor is the first color change due to lack of blood flow during vasoconstriction.
🔹 The episode typically progresses from pallor → cyanosis → redness once circulation returns.
🔹 Fingers or toes become cold and numb as perfusion decreases.
🔹 It is commonly associated with autoimmune diseases like SLE.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 4