The nurse is preparing to care for a patient who has scleroderma. The nurse refers to resources that describe CREST syndrome. Which of the following is a component of CREST syndrome?
A) Raynaud's phenomenon
B) Thyroid dysfunction
C) Esophageal varices
D) Osteopenia
Ans: A
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The "R" in CREST stands for Raynaud's phenomenon. Thyroid dysfunction, esophageal varices, and osteopenia are not associated with scleroderma.
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Which of the following must the nurse recognize regarding the health care delivery system?
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