A 71-year-old patient is manifesting signs and symptoms of gout. When assessing him for signs and symptoms of gout, the nurse should pay particular attention to
a. dietary intake of foods high in cholesterol.
b. mobility in the hip and knee joints.
c. edema or discoloration of the great toe.
d. a history of trauma or occupational injury.
C
Tophi (calculi containing sodium urate deposits that develop in periarticular fibrous tissue, typically in patients with gout) result in inflammation of the joint; it is unclear why this occurs. Typically the big toes are involved, but other joints can also be affected. Particular attention should be paid to foods high in purines.
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