A patient with rheumatoid arthritis comes to the clinic complaining of pain in the joint of the right big toe
The patient is diagnosed with gout. When planning teaching for this patient, what would the nurse know is an important factor in the management of this disease?
A) Maintain body weight at 10% below recommendation of weight for height
B) Restrict consumption of foods high in purines
C) Stop smoking
D) Restrict weight bearing on right foot
Ans: B
Feedback: Although severe dietary restriction is not necessary, the nurse should encourage the patient to restrict consumption of foods high in purines, especially organ meats, and to limit alcohol intake. Maintenance of normal body weight should be encouraged. Restricting weight bearing and stopping smoking are incorrect answers.
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