Which of the following sets of signs and symptoms is most likely to indicate that a patient has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
A)A butterfly-shaped, red rash on both cheeks joined across the bridge of the nose
B)Hardening and shrinking of the skin to make it feel leathery
C)Itchy, flaky, red patches of skin of various sizes, covered with silvery scales
D)Pale, irregular patches of skin
E)Redness of the skin due to enlargement of underlying capillaries showing through the skin

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an auto-immune disease occurring most commonly in women and produces a characteristic skin lesion. A butterfly-shaped, red rash on both cheeks joined over the bridge of the nose is commonly seen. It is associated with systemic effects such as fever, fatigue, joint pains and multiple internal organ involvement. The word breaks down as follows: systemic as the suffix -ic meaning pertaining to and the root system- meaning body system; lupus means wolf; erythematosus as the suffix -osus meaning condition and the root erythemat- meaning redness.

Which of the Following Sets of Signs and Symptoms Is