A female client with severe systemic lupus erythematosus who has been receiving treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants for over 5 years, confides in the nurse that they have a strong desire to have children.

Which of the following responses by the nurse is the MOST appropriate?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A female client with severe systemic lupus erythematosus who has been receiving treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants for over 5 years, confides in the nurse that they have a strong desire to have children. 
 
   Which of the following responses by the nurse is the  MOST  appropriate? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"I recommend that you discuss your options with your primary health provider."

Answer

"Your child will have a high risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus, are you sure you want that?"

Answer

"For the best outcome, you should plan to become pregnant during a period of low disease activity."

Answer

"Pregnancy is probably not an option for you since you have been taking corticosteroids and immunosuppressants for so long."

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