Which of the Following Alterations in the Fingernails Is Associated

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alterations in the fingernails is associated with cirrhosis?

• A) yellowing
• B) clubbing
• C) white discoloration
• D) splinter hemorrhages

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