The nurse is caring for a 69-year-old patient with a history of osteoarthritis (OA) who has just been admitted to the medical unit. The patient asks the nurse what the difference is between OA and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "OA is considered a noninflammatory joint disease. RA is characterized by inflamed, swollen joints."
B) " OA and RA are very similar. OA affects the smaller joints, and RA affects the larger, weight-bearing joints."
C) "OA affects joints on both sides of the body. RA is usually unilateral."
D) "OA is more common in women. RA is more common in men."
A
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