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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