The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a 35-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with gout. Based upon the above results, what should be the nurse's greatest concern?
1. The patient's gout is confirmed by the lab results.
2. The patient has an infection.
3. The patient has inflammation present.
4. The patient's kidney function is decreased.
Correct Answer: 4
All of these lab results are elevated for a 35-year-old woman. While all options are correct assumptions from analyzing the results, the most significant and worrisome finding is the elevation of the creatinine, since it indicates damage to the kidney. Kidney damage is a complication of stone formation, which occurs with gout.
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