Which of the following laboratory values would probably be found in a patient with osteoarthritis (OA)?
A. Decreased RBCs
B. Increased WBCs
C. Clear yellow synovial fluid
D. Increased C-reactive protein
E. Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Answer: C. Clear yellow synovial fluid
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