The nurse is taking a health history of a 6-year-old girl with suspected dermatomyositis. During the physical examination, which of the following would help confirm the nurse's suspicions?

The nurse is taking a health history of a 6-year-old girl with suspected dermatomyositis. During the physical examination, which of the following would help confirm the nurse's suspicions?


a) Delayed capillary refill
b) Ptosis or altered eye movements
c) Red-purple rash on upper eyelids, knuckles, elbows, and knees
d) Tenting of skin


Answer: c)Red-purple rash on upper eyelids, knuckles, elbows, and knees


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