Which of the following would a nurse encourage a client with gout to limit?
A) Fluid intake
B) Protein-rich foods
C) Purine-rich foods
D) Carbohydrates
C
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Clients with gout should be advised to have adequate protein with the limitation of purine-rich foods to avoid contributing to the underlying problem. The diet should also be relatively high in carbohydrates and low in fats because carbohydrates increase urate excretion and fats retard it. A high fluid intake is recommended because it helps increase the excretion of uric acid.
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a. autonomy. b. fidelity. c. justice. d. veracity.
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