A patient reports joint stiffness with movement and joint pain in weightbearing joints that is usually relieved by rest. What treatment option does the health care professional discuss with the patient?
A)Ways to decrease serum uric acid
B)Administration of oral methotrexate
C)Exercise and weight reduction
D)Rapid intravenous hydration

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Pain and stiffness in one or more joints, usually weightbearing or load-bearing joints, are the first symptoms of osteoarthritis. The joint pain is usually relieved by rest. The standard treatment approach begins with weigh reduction and an exercise regime. Decreasing serum uric acid would be beneficial in gout. Oral methotrexate is one drug used in rheumatoid arthritis. Rapid intravenous hydrations would be appropriate for rhabdomyolysis.

A Patient Reports Joint Stiffness with Movement and Joint Pain