Body systemsQuestion 1658 of 1700
What is osteoarthritis?
- An immune attack on the joints that starts in the teens
- Joint inflammation from wear and tear over a lifetime
- A break in a bone after a fall
- An infection in the muscle
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Correct answer: Joint inflammation from wear and tear over a lifetime
It comes from years of use of the joints. Ice, heat, repositioning, and massage can help with the pain.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.6: Musculoskeletal System
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026