ATI Medical Surgical: Immune and Infectious Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI Medical-Surgical Test Prep: Immune and Infectious, Exam Questions & Answers-A nurse is collecting data from a client who has had systemic scleroderma for 5 years. In addition to skin changes, which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Excessive salivation B. Finger contractures C. Periorbital edema D. Alopecia - B. Finger contractures Scleroderma is a chronic disease that can cause thickening, hardening or tightening of the skin, blood vessels and internal organs. The...