A client is experiencing a reoccurrence of the symptoms typical of gout in his right foot. The nurse shows an understanding of the diagnostic testing appropriate for this client when preparing the client for a(n): Select all that apply
1. Serum uric acid level.
2. Complete blood count (CBC).
3. X-ray of the affected foot.
4. MRI of the affected foot.
5. CT of the affected foot.
1. Serum uric acid level.
2. Complete blood count (CBC).
3. X-ray of the affected foot.
Rationale: Serum uric acid level. An elevated uric acid level greater than7.5 mg/dL is almost always identified with gout. Complete blood count (CBC). A complete blood count includes a white blood cell (WBC) count, which shows a significant elevation during an acute attack of gout. X-ray of the affected foot. An x-ray would be appropriate to assess underlying joint damage, especially in patients who have had multiple episodes of gouty arthritis. MRI of the affected foot. An MRI is an expensive test and would not be needed to diagnose gout but could be ordered to rule out other diagnoses if the typical indicators for gout are not discovered. CT of the affected foot. A CT is an expensive test and would not be needed to diagnose gout but could be ordered to rule out other diagnoses if the typical indicators for gout are not discovered.
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