A client with gout has been advised to lose weight. She informs the nurse that she plans to go on a "guaranteed rapid weight loss" plan that involves fasting and heavy exercise. What should be the nurse's response?
A) Encourage fasting but ask the client to avoid heavy exercise.
B) Advise the client to avoid fasting but go for heavy exercise.
C) Advise the client to combine fasting with moderate exercise.
D) Caution the client about the plan.
D
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