Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record:Temp: 98.7; HR: 74; RR: 16; BP: 115/73.Gen: Woman with healthy appearance, alert and oriented.HEENT: TMs normal. Xanthochromic/stained teeth. Mucous membranes moist and pink.CV: RRR no murmurs.Resp: CTA.Skin: Erythematous papules and plaques with a silver scale on the extensor surface of knees, elbows, and back; onycholysis of toe nails.Skin Bx: Epidermal hyperplasia. Which of the following best describes the condition of the patient's skin?
A. Red, elevated, palpable, solid masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back
B. Red, flat, nonpalpable masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back
C. Red, elevated, fluid-filled masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back
D. Silver masses with red flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back
E. Red and silver elevated masses on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back
Answer: A
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