A patient complains of frequent flare-ups of joint pain all over the body.Which test would be most appropriate for assessing this condition?
A)Renin
B)Reticulocyte count
C)Red blood cell (RBC)cholinesterase
D)Rheumatoid factor (RF)

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The symptoms described are suggestive of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder that leads to joint pain and inflammation throughout the body, so the most appropriate test would be the rheumatoid factor (RF) test. This test checks for the presence of antibodies that are common in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

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