A known intravenous drug abuser presents with anorexia, body aches, a low-grade fever, and scleral icterus. She is very quiet and is not willing to share her medical history information with you. Which of the following additional clinical signs would reinforce your suspicion regarding the cause of this patient's condition?
A) Jaundiced skin
B) Blood-tinged sputum
C) Swollen lymph glands
D) Red or purple skin lesions
Answer: A) Jaundiced skin
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