Question

select the correct answer
ken complains of stiffness and persistent pain in his joints. he is experiencing fatigue, fever, and weight loss. the doctor diagnosed him with a
disorder in which the bodys immune system attacks its own joints. what is the disorder that ken is likely to be diagnosed with?
a. osteoporosis
b. bunion
c. osteoarthritis
d. rheumatoid arthritis
e. fracture

Explanation:

• Osteoporosis: A condition where bones become weak and brittle. It is not characterized by the immune system attacking joints.
• Bunion: A bony bump at the base of the big toe. It does not involve the immune system attacking joints.
• Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disease caused by wear - and - tear of the cartilage. It is not an autoimmune disorder.
• Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks its own joints. Symptoms include joint stiffness, pain, fatigue, fever, and weight loss.
• Fracture: A break in a bone. It is not related to the immune system attacking joints.

Answer:

D. rheumatoid arthritis