Fluid obtained from the knee of a 60-year-old man who has been experiencing episodes of severe pain for several years has the following results:
-Based on the information provided,does this patient have a metabolic or degenerative disorder?
A) Metabolic
B) Degenerative

Question

Fluid obtained from the knee of a 60-year-old man who has been experiencing episodes of severe pain for several years has the following results: 
-Based on the information provided,does this patient have a metabolic or degenerative disorder?
A) Metabolic 
B) Degenerative

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The provided information is insufficient to determine the exact nature of the disorder. However, the fact that the patient has been experiencing severe pain for several years suggests a degenerative disorder, rather than a metabolic disorder. Further tests and analysis of the fluid may be necessary to identify the specific disorder.

Fluid Obtained from the Knee of a 60-Year-Old Man Who