The patient has experienced an exacerbation of gout resulting in foot pain. Which nursing intervention would aid in promoting comfort?
1. Providing passive range-of-motion exercises
2. Wrapping the extremity in an elastic bandage
3. Encouraging liberal fluid intake
4. Elevating the extremity
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Rationale 1: Range-of-motion exercises may increase discomfort.
Rationale 2: The pressure of the elastic bandage over the affected joint may increase pain.
Rationale 3: Fluid intake is encouraged but will not directly reduce the patient's discomfort.
Rationale 4: The pain in the affected extremity will be lessened with elevation; elevation will reduce inflammation.
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