The client has been ordered to be treated with Benemid. What is the highest priority instruction to give the client?
a. "Take on an empty stomach."
b. "Increase fluid intake."
c. "Take with food."
d. "Limit fluid intake."
ANS: B
The client who is being treated with Benemid should increase his fluid intake because this will promote the urinary excretion of uric acid.
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