A 55-year-old male client has reported joint pain in his feet. Which of the following blood work results should prompt further testing to rule out primary gout?
A) Increased C-reactive protein (CRP)
B) Increased serum uric acid
C) Increased polymorphonuclear leukocytes
D) Increased serum cortisol
Ans: B
Feedback:
Although hyperuricemia is not diagnostic of gout, it is suggestive and should prompt further assessment. Increases in CRP, polymorphonuclear leukocytes, and cortisol levels are not as closely associated with the body's response to gout.
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