Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
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A client comes into the dermatology office and shows the nurse a rash she is very concerned about. The nurse examines areas of skin on the elbows and scalp that are inflamed and covered with silvery-white scales. The nurse determines this is most likely
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Plaque psoriasis presents with inflamed, silvery-white scaly plaques, commonly on elbows and scalp, unlike scabies (itchy burrows), urticaria (hives), or contact dermatitis (localized irritation).