The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a patient with gout. Which patient menu selection indicates that additional teaching is required?
a. Pike
b. Bass
c. Perch
d. Sardines
ANS: D
The patient should avoid high-purine (protein) foods, such as organ meats, shellfish, and oily fish (e.g., sardines). A. B. C. These food items would be appropriate for the patient being treated for gout.
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