The nurse is assessing the joints of a woman who has stated, "I have a long family history of arthritis, and my joints hurt." The nurse suspects that she has osteoarthritis. Which of these are symptoms of osteoarthritis? (Select all that apply.)
A) Symmetric joint involvement
B) Asymmetric joint involvement
C) Pain with motion of affected joints
D) Affected joints may have heat, redness, and swelling
E) Affected joints are swollen with hard, bony protuberances
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