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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