Parker is instructed to drink lots of fluids while taking colchicine for an acute gout attack. Why?

A) To increase production of uric acid
B) To prevent dehydration
C) To facilitate excretion of uric acid crystals
D) To aid in the metabolism of the colchicine


C

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