A patient with a history of gout asks if there are any alternative approaches to help with the manifestations of the disease. What should the nurse suggest to this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. yoga
2. selenium
3. vitamin E
4. blackberries
5. acupuncture
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
A variety of nutritional and herbal supplements may be used to help prevent gout or decrease the onset of manifestations. Vitamin E and selenium decrease tissue inflammation. Dark reddish-blue berries (such as cherries and blackberries) are good sources of flavonoids, which help lower uric acid levels, decrease inflammation, and prevent or repair joint tissue damage. Acupuncture helps with pain relief. Yoga is not a recommended alternative therapy for patients with gout.
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