The nurse is teaching a patient who is taking
colchicine for the treatment of gout. Which instruction will the nurse include during the teaching session?
a. "Fluids should be restricted while on colchicine therapy."
b. "Take colchicine with meals."
c. "The drug will be discontinued when symptoms are reduced."
d. "Call your doctor if you have increased pain or blood in the urine."
ANS: D
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