A client with scleroderma reports painful ulcers on the knees. Which condition does the nurse recognize?
A)Telangiectasia
B)Calcinosis
C)Sclerodactyly
D)Raynaud's phenomenon

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Calcinosis, which involves the formation of calcium deposits in the skin, can lead to painful ulcers, particularly in areas like the knees in patients with scleroderma.

A Client with Scleroderma Reports Painful Ulcers on the Knees