The nurse is providing dietary education for a patient recently diagnosed with a form of arthritis. The patient is encouraged to avoid alcohol, organ meats, and dried peas, beans, and peanuts
These recommendations are appropriate for patients with which specific diagnosis? 1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Reactive arthritis
3. Osteoarthritis
4. Gouty arthritis
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Rationale 1: These dietary restrictions are not necessary for patients with RA.
Rationale 2: These dietary restrictions are not necessary for patients with reactive arthritis.
Rationale 3: These dietary restrictions are not necessary for patients with OA.
Rationale 4: 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.
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