A nurse has provided dietary instructions to a client with a new diagnosis of gout. Which menu suggestions by the client indicate to the nurse that the client needs additional instruction?
A. Carrots
B. Tapioca
C. Scallops
D. Broccoli
E. Chicken liver
Ans:
C. Scallops
E. Chicken liver
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