Which of the Following Sets of Signs and Symptoms Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Hardening and thickening of the nail beds
• B)Hardening and shrinking of the skin to make it feel leathery
• C)Connective tissue that becomes stiff and painful
• D)Pale, irregular patches of skin
• E)Infection of the hair follicles

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