Read this patient's treatment plan:I will begin her on topical corticosteroids and have her follow up in 2-4 months. For any unresponsive areas I will try photochemotherapy. For the patient's onycholysis, I have referred her to a podiatrist for an onychectomy. According to the plan, the patient is being referred to a podiatrist for which procedure?

A. Removal of tissue that has been destroyed using chemicals
B. Removal of a nail
C. Reconstruction of wrinkled skin
D. Treatment using chemicals
E. Rubbing or scraping away the outer surface of the skin


Answer: B

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