A client with a sudden onset of big toe joint pain and swelling is diagnosed with gout. Which pathophysiologic process is producing the symptoms of gout?

Deposition of crystals in the synovial space of the joints produces inflammation and irritation.

Chondrocyte injury destroys joint cartilage, producing osteophytes and joint inflammation.

An immune complex and autoantibody deposition in connective tissue results in inflammation.

An autoimmune inflammation involving IgG response to an antigen causes joint destruction.