The nurse teaching a class on osteoarthritis (OA) stresses that this disorder is best described as
A) degeneration of articular cartilage in synovial joints.
B) enzymatic breakdown of tissue in non-weight-bearing joints.
C) joint destruction caused by an autoimmune process.
D) overproduction of synovial fluid, resulting in joint destruction.

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OA is a chronic joint disease characterized by degeneration and loss of articular cartilage covering joint surfaces.

The Nurse Teaching a Class on Osteoarthritis (OA) Stresses That