HESI RN
HESI RN Patho Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic osteoarthritis is troubled by knee pain. Which pathophysiological process is contributing to the pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This question is identical to Question 45. Osteoarthritis causes cartilage loss and osteophytes from chondrocyte injury (
C), leading to inflammation/pain. Gout involves crystals (
A). Rheumatoid arthritis involves immune complexes (
B) or autoimmune responses (
D).
Note: Duplicate question; consider removing.
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