A Patient Has Systemic Sclerosis Manifested by the CREST Syndrome

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient has systemic sclerosis manifested by the CREST syndrome. During assessment of the patient, the nurse would expect to find

• A) bony ankylosis of the small joints in the feet.
• B) a recent history of significant weight gain.
• C) burning, itching, and photosensitivity of the eyes.
• D) a history of numbness and tingling in the fingers.

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