Your patient is complaining of a low-grade fever and increasing joint pain and swelling, but has normal lymph nodes. You suspect which of the following?

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The symptoms of low-grade fever, joint pain and swelling are characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis. Normal lymph nodes do not provide any evidence for or against any of the options given. The other options, DDD and osteoporosis, do not typically cause fevers or joint swelling. Lupus erythematosus can also cause these symptoms, but joint pain and swelling are more commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Your Patient Is Complaining of a Low-Grade Fever and Increasing