Scleroderma Is Characterized by

question 15

Multiple Choice

Scleroderma is characterized by

• A) large, weeping, open sores.
• B) thickening and decreased elasticity of the skin.
• C) butterfly rash on the face.
• D) hair loss and ulcer formation on the extremities.

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Definitions:

Weight Management

The process of adopting long-term lifestyle modifications to maintain a healthy body weight based on age, sex, and height.

Colonoscopy

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Other-Directed Violence

Acts of aggression or violence where the targeted victim is someone other than oneself, often examined in psychiatric and forensic settings.

Disturbed Thought Processes

A condition where an individual has difficulty organizing thoughts, making connections, and understanding concepts.