Which of the Following Sets of Signs and Symptoms Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sets of signs and symptoms is most likely to indicate that a patient has scleroderma?

• A)Hardening and thickening of the nail beds, difficulty breathing
• B)Hardening and shrinking of the skin to make it feel leathery, joint pain, swelling and stiffness
• C)Stiff and painful connective tissue, fever and fatigue
• D)Pale, irregular patches of skin, fatigue and joint pain
• E)Infection of the hair follicles, heart failure

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