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A woman was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis. During patient education, the woman is informed that the following conditions or actions can cause or worsen primary osteoarthritis:
  1. Diabetes mellitus, a congenital abnormality, obesity
  2. Overuse of joints, obesity, diabetes mellitus
  3. Overuse of joints, obesity, aging
  4. Overuse of joints, obesity, a congenital abnormality
Explanation
Answer - C - Primary osteoarthritis is caused by overuse of joints, obesity, and aging. Secondary osteoarthritis is caused by diabetes mellitus and congenital abnormality.
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