A client asks the nurse what the difference is between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which response is correct?
a) "OA and RA are very similar. OA affects the smaller joints and RA affects the larger, weight-bearing joints."
b) "OA is more common in women. RA is more common in men."
c) "OA affects joints on both sides of the body. RA is usually unilateral."
d) "OA is a noninflammatory joint disease. RA is characterized by inflamed, swollen joints."
Answer: d) "OA is a noninflammatory joint disease. RA is characterized by inflamed, swollen joints."
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