An OTA is treating a 25-year-old female who is complaining of widespread pain in her body, especially around her joints. The OTA documents a butterfly-shaped rash on the individual's face and skin lesions on her body. This individual would most likely be experiencing symptoms of which disorder?

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The butterfly-shaped rash and skin lesions are characteristic symptoms of lupus, an autoimmune disorder that can cause joint pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is also characterized by widespread pain, but does not typically have skin symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis that can cause joint pain and damage, but does not typically have skin symptoms or a butterfly-shaped rash. Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that is caused by wear and tear on the joints and does not typically have skin symptoms or widespread pain.

An OTA Is Treating a 25-Year-Old Female Who Is Complaining