A client who has AIDS develops cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, which is characterized by:
a. ready susceptibility to treatment and cure
b. initial appearance of moles that are irregular in shape
c. superficial infection of the dermis and epi-dermis
d. metastasis to vital organ systems, even if treatment improves the skin's condition
D
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a malignant disease involving the T-helper cells that has both skin manifestations and multiple organ system manifestations.
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