NCLEX-RN

Category - Health Promotion

Which of the following could present a nutritional problem for a client diagnosed with scleroderma?
  1. diarrhea and anorexia
  2. alternating constipation and diarrhea
  3. increased acid secretion
  4. increased flexibility of the skin
Explanation
Answer: C- A client with scleroderma often suffers from increased acid secretion and esophageal reflux. This can pose a significant nutritional problem.
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