What are the criteria for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis? (select all that apply.) simultaneous symmetric swelling of joints soft-tissue swelling of at least three joints subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules swelling of at least one wrist joint morning stiffness in joints?

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Camryn Ferrell

6 September, 20:47

What are the criteria for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis? (select all that apply.) simultaneous symmetric swelling of joints soft-tissue swelling of at least three joints subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules swelling of at least one wrist joint morning stiffness in joints?

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Brennen Maxwell · Answer 1

Out of the following given choices, the answers are;

morning stiffness in joints

swelling of joints soft-tissue swelling of at least three joints

Rheumatoid arthritis is the damage to the joint cartilage due to autoimmunity. This causes increased friction (hence wear and tear) of the bones at the joints. This causes pain at the joints and hence the subject is immobilized.