A hospitalized client is experiencing the pain of an acute gout attack. Which action of the nurse will most help this client?
a. administer allopurinol as prescribed
b. administer morphine sulfate IV
c. place a bed cradle on the foot of the bed
d. place the client on strict bedrest
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Allopurinol is not used for acute attacks of gout.
B Incorrect: Opioids are not used to treat the pain of acute attacks of gout.
C Correct: Placing a bed cradle on the bed help to keep bed linens off the tender, affected area(s).
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
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