Which of the following sets of signs and symptoms is most likely to indicate that a patient has scleroderma?
A)Hardening and thickening of the nail beds, difficulty breathing
B)Hardening and shrinking of the skin to make it feel leathery, joint pain, swelling and stiffness
C)Stiff and painful connective tissue, fever and fatigue
D)Pale, irregular patches of skin, fatigue and joint pain
E)Infection of the hair follicles, heart failure

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Scleroderma is a connective tissue disorder that causes hardening and shrinking of the skin, making it feel leathery. This can be accompanied by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Other possible symptoms include difficulty swallowing, heartburn, and Raynaud's phenomenon. However, the other answer choices do not match the typical presentation of scleroderma.

Which of the Following Sets of Signs and Symptoms Is