A patient has systemic sclerosis manifested by the CREST syndrome.During assessment of the patient,what would the nurse expect to find?

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The CREST syndrome (calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia) is a type of systemic sclerosis. Patients with this syndrome may experience numbness and tingling with colour changes in the fingers and toes (Raynaud's phenomenon), which is a hallmark of the condition. Bony ankylosis of the small joints (choice A) is not a characteristic feature of systemic sclerosis, and intention tremors of the hands (choice B) may be seen in other conditions such as Parkinson's disease. Burning, itching, and photosensitivity of the eyes (choice C) are more commonly associated with conditions such as lupus.

A Patient Has Systemic Sclerosis Manifested by the CREST Syndrome