The nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking allopurinol. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should increase my vitamin C intake."
b. "I will get yearly eye exams."
c. "I will increase my protein intake."
d. "I will limit fluids to prevent edema."
ANS: B
Patients taking allopurinol can have visual changes with prolonged use and should have yearly eye exams. It is not necessary to increase vitamin C. Protein can increase purine intake, which is not recommended. Patients should consume extra fluids.
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