The nurse is caring for a patient who has an elevated uric acid level. Which of the following could cause this elevated uric acid level? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gastrointestinal bleeding
b. Kidney disease
c. Steroid use
d. Leukemia
e. Malnutrition
f. Use of thiazide diuretics
ANS: B, D, E, F
An elevated uric acid level can be caused by the following: kidney disease, gout, malnutrition, leukemia, and use of thiazide diuretics.
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