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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

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A nurse is admitting a patient for surgery who has a history of Sjogren’s syndrome. Which of the following manifestations might the nurse see in this patient during the admission process?

Lesions on the buccal mucosa
Conjunctivitis
Blanched skin in the fingers
Dry, grainy eyes

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Answer: D-The patient who is admitted for a procedure and who has a history of Sjogren’s syndrome may present with symptoms of dry, grainy eyes. Sjogren’s syndrome is a type of autoimmune disease that affects the body’s ability to produce moisture. It may also be present with symptoms of other types of autoimmune diseases that affect the connective tissue in the body.

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