Your 56-year-old female patient is complaining of chronic fatigue, muscle stiffness, and tender areas on each elbow. Based on your assessment and the patient's history, you should suspect:
A) rhabdomyolysis.
B) osteoporosis.
C) osteoarthritis.
D) fibromyalgia.
Answer: D
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A) zone of stasis. B) zone of hyperemia. C) zone of necrosis. D) zone of coagulation.
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A) ?shoulder. B) ?elbow. C) ?big toe. D) ?knee.
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