Julie Walker, a 22-year-old patient, is newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Julie Walker, a 22-year-old patient, is newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). She presented with extreme fatigue, muscle and joint aching and swelling; a butterfly-shaped, flat, red rash across the bridge of the nose; patchy alopecia; a low-grade fever; and loss of appetite. Further workup revealed a positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA) titer, anemia, leucopenia, and mild thrombocytopenia. She has an abnormal lipid profile, proteinuria, and hypertension. The liver and renal profiles are within normal range. The physician ordered over-the-counter ibuprofen as needed for joint discomfort, but not to exceed 1,200/day; hydrosychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil) before meals at the same time each day; and predinisone in tapering doses over the next month. The physician also started the patient on Lisinopril, and ACE inhibitor for the hypertension and a statin for the elevated lipids. The clinic nurse is asked by the physician to provide patient and family education.

a. What teaching plan topics should the nurse provide for the patient?