Each of the following signs or symptoms is a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis except:
A)Inflammatory synovitis.
B)Recurring periods of active disease (flare) followed by remission.
C)Usually asymmetrical joint involvement.
D)Fatigue, general malaise, and possibly fever.

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Rheumatoid arthritis typically involves symmetrical joint involvement, meaning that the same joints on both sides of the body are affected. Asymmetrical joint involvement is more characteristic of other types of arthritis, such as psoriatic arthritis or reactive arthritis.

Each of the Following Signs or Symptoms Is a Characteristic