The nurse is instructing a client who has been started on colchicine for the treatment of gout. Which information should be included?
1. Have serum uric acid levels checked.
2. Take with food.
3. Limit fluid intake with the medicine.
4. Report any GI distress and fatigue.
Answer: 4
1. It does not lower serum uric acid levels.
2. It should be taken on an empty stomach for best absorption.
3. Fluids should be encouraged.
4. Colchicine can cause serious GI, kidney, liver, and heart disease.
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