An 8-Year-Old Child Has Just Been Diagnosed with Systemic Lupus

An 8-year-old child has just been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) . The parents wonder what the child's prognosis is going to be. Which of the following findings would be considered a good prognostic indicator of the extent/seriousness of the disease?

A) Complaints of arthralgias and arthritis in joints with movement
B) Ligaments and tendons hurt during passive ROM
C) Has a rash on the nose and cheeks
D) Swelling in the face and eyes and rust/blood-colored urine

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