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Table of Contents

Overview
Patient Presents
Patient History
Physical Exam
Follow-up Conference
Test Results
Rheumatology Referral
Referral Results
Medical Treatment
Self-Management Skills
• Communication
• Coping and Stress
• Physical Activity
• Managing Medications
• Nutrition
• Alternative Health Care
• Benefits of Self-Management
Patient's Perspective
Review
References

Author:

Marilee G. Bomar, RN, MSN

School of Health Professions, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Self-Management Skills

Nutrition

It is especially important for a person with a chronic illness like lupus to eat a balanced diet. Consider the patient's food allergies and the current literature.

Patients should be well-informed shoppers by reading labels and comparing the nutritional value of the food they eat.

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