question archive A client with sudden onset of big toe joint pain and swelling is diagnosed with gout
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A client with sudden onset of big toe joint pain and swelling is diagnosed with gout. Which pathophysiologic process is producing the symptoms of gout?
a. An immune complex and autoantibody deposition in connective tissue results in inflammation.
b. Chondrocyte injury destroys joint cartilage, producing osteophytes and joint inflammation.
c. An autoimmune inflammation involving IgG response to an antigen causes joint destruction.
d. Deposition of crystals in the synovial space of the joint produce inflammation and irritation.
d. Deposition of crystals in the synovial space of the joint produce inflammation and irritation.