A 51-year-old professional tennis instructor is newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis.What is the nurse's best explanation to the patient when asked what this diagnosis means?
A) Presence of antibodies in the synovial fluid
B) Dislocation of the patella over the tibia
C) Degeneration of articular cartilage
D) Body's autoimmune response
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