A client recently diagnosed with gout has been prescribed colchicine to relieve the inflammation in his big toe. What information should the nurse share with the client when educating him about this medication?
a. Increase fluid intake
b. Increase exercise
c. Increase foods high in purine
d. Continue to take the medication even after relief of symptoms
a. Increase fluid intake
FEEDBACK:
a. Always encourage large fluid intake to facilitate excretion of uric acid crystals.
b. Increasing or decreasing exercise is not indicated with colchicine. .
c. Limit foods high in purine, such as lentils, when taking colchicine. .
d. The medication is usually stopped when symptoms subside. .
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