Which of the following nursing interventions are suitable for a patient who has gout?
a. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
b. Liquid paraffin hand baths
c. Colchicine (Colsalide) by mouth
d. Hyaluronic acid injections
C
Colchicine is indicated in the treatment of an acute gout attack. NSAIDs can be used in pain management in all forms of arthritis. Liquid paraffin hand baths can be used to relieve pain in OA and RA. Hyaluronic acid injections are used by some to relieve the pain of OA in the knee. Salicylates should not be used in gout because they can exacerbate an attack.
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