A clinic nurse remarks on the numbers of clients with gout in the practice. Based on research, the nurse manager would provide which information?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "Our numbers are aberrant because the national prevalence has not increased."
2. "The obesity epidemic in the United States has increased the population's risk."
3. "The population is getting older, so gout is a greater possibility."
4. "Overuse injuries of the wrist due to high levels of computer use have increased the risk for gout."
5. "So many of our clients are hypertensive, and that increases the risk for gout."
2,3,5
Rationale 1: There is considerable evidence that the national prevalence has increased.
Rationale 2: Obesity is a factor in the development of gout.
Rationale 3: Aging is related to the development of gout.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that computer overuse leads to gout.
Rationale 5: Hypertension increases the risk for gout.
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