The patient is exhibiting symptoms of lupus erythematosus. Of the following diagnostic tests, which would be used to confirm inflammatory connective tissue disease?
A) X-ray studies
B) Bone scan
C) Skin biopsy
D) Bone marrow aspiration
Ans: C
Feedback: A skin biopsy may be performed to confirm inflammatory connective tissue disease, such as lupus erythematosus or scleroderma.
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