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:

To determine Ken's disorder, we analyze each option:

• Option A (osteoporosis): A condition where bones become weak and brittle, not an autoimmune joint disorder.
• Option B (bunion): A bony bump on the big toe, unrelated to immune system attacking joints.
• Option C (osteoarthritis): Caused by wear - and - tear of joints, not an autoimmune disorder.
• Option D (rheumatoid arthritis): An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the joints, and symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, fatigue, fever, and weight loss, which match Ken's symptoms.
• Option E (fracture): A broken bone, not related to immune system attacking joints.

Answer:

D. rheumatoid arthritis