Nurse Sierra is assessing the skin of a client suffering from psoriasis. She understands that which characteristic is associated with this skin disorder?
A. Red-purplish scaly lesions.
B. Silvery-white scaly patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, and sacral regions.
C. Clear, thin nail beds.
D. Oily skin and absence of pruritus.
Correct Answer: B. Silvery-white scaly patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, and sacral regions.
Psoriatic patches are covered with silvery white scales. Affected areas include the scalp, elbows, knees, shins, sacral area, and trunk.
Option A: The lesions in psoriasis are not red-purplish scaly lesions.
Option C: Thickening, pitting, and discoloration of the nails occur.
Option D: Pruritus may occur.
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