A patient's laboratory test results following synovial fluid analysis indicate an elevated white blood cell (WBC)count with 20% neutrophils and with cartilage cells present.Glucose, pH, and complement levels are all normal.Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect in this patient?
A)Gout
B)Osteoarthritis
C)Rheumatoid arthritis
D)Tuberculosis arthritis

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The presence of cartilage cells in the synovial fluid, along with an elevated WBC count but with normal glucose, pH, and complement levels, is indicative of osteoarthritis. This condition is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage, leading to the presence of cartilage cells in the synovial fluid.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Following Synovial Fluid Analysis Indicate