Which element is most likely to be found in a patient with extreme nausea,menopausal symptoms,and rheumatoid arthritis?

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Copper taken orally is an emetic,which is a substance that induces vomiting.Ten milligrams of copper can induce nausea.Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have elevated serum levels of copper.Serum copper levels are elevated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis,myocardial infarction,conditions requiring administration of estrogen,and pregnancy.

Which Element Is Most Likely to Be Found in a Patient