A new patient presents at the clinic and the nurse performs a comprehensive health assessment. The nurse notes that the patient's fingernail surfaces are pitted. The nurse should suspect the presence of what health problem?
A) Eczema
B) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
C) Psoriasis
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Ans: C
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Pitted surface of the nails is a definite indication of psoriasis. Pitting of the nails does not indicate eczema, SLE, or COPD.
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