John Is Finding It Difficult to Walk Up and Down

question 308

Multiple Choice

John is finding it difficult to walk up and down the stairs in his home due to pain in his knees and ankles. At 74, John's discomfort and lack of mobility is likely due to:

• A) arthritis.
• B) gout.
• C) osteoporosis.
• D) muscular dystrophy.

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