Misha Often Experiences Severe Swelling and Joint Pain in Her

question 53

Multiple Choice

Misha often experiences severe swelling and joint pain in her fingers and wrists each morning. What is this pattern of symptoms most likely due to?

• A) rheumatoid arthritis
• B) osteoarthritis
• C) the climacteric
• D) osteoporosis

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