When educating patients with gout, you should recommend that they ____. 

A. consume limited quantities of meat and beer
B. reduce their salt intake
C. sleep with their feet elevated
D. limit their physical activity
E. avoid wearing high heels


A. consume limited quantities of meat and beer
Patients should eliminate from their diet certain foods that cause the formation of uric acid, such as meats, fish, beer, and wine.

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