It is not unusual for patients to report joint pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report there are more than 100 types of arthritis and project 25% of the American population will be affected by the year 2030. Additionally, the projection estimates almost 10% of U.S. adults will report arthritis-related activity limitations. Compare and contrast the two major types of arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Discuss the common features of nursing care that may be applied while also considering the major differences. What factors contribute to making one type of arthritis much more severe over a person's lifetime? How do lifestyle habits play a role in the development of arthritis?