The pattern of joint involvement with rheumatoid arthritis can BEST be characterized by:
a. in large joints--hips, knees, and shoulders
b. in peripheral joints--hands, feet, and ankles
c. symmetrical
d. asymmetrical
C
The pattern of joint involvement is symmetrical (i.e., if a joint is affected on the right side of the body, the same joint will also be affected on the left side) (Arthritis Foundation, 2009). Other areas of the body where connective tissue is present may also be involved, such as blood vessels, lining of the lungs, and pericordial sac.
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