A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Following Synovial Fluid Analysis Indicate

question 163

Multiple Choice

A patient's laboratory test results following synovial fluid analysis indicate an elevated white blood cell (WBC) count with 20% neutrophils and with cartilage cells present.Glucose, pH, and complement levels are all normal.Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect in this patient?

• A)Gout
• B)Osteoarthritis
• C)Rheumatoid arthritis
• D)Tuberculosis arthritis

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