The nurse is providing dietary education for a client recently diagnosed with a form of arthritis. The client is encouraged to avoid alcohol, organ meats, and dried peas, beans, and peanuts
These recommendations are appropriate for clients diagnosed with: 1. Gouty arthritis.
2. Osteoarthritis.
3. Rheumatoid arthritis.
4. Reactive arthritis.
Gouty arthritis.
Rationale: Because gouty arthritis is caused by indulging in foods high in purines, it can be controlled by eating a well-balanced, low-calorie, low-purine diet and by reducing alcohol consumption. Foods to be avoided are alcohol, organ meats, and rich foods such as gravies, dried legumes, and anchovies. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and reactive arthritis are not affected by diet as directly as is gouty arthritis.
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