The nurse who is caring for a client prescribed probenecid is experiencing symptoms of gout should encourage the client to:
a. drink a glass of wine every evening.
b. decrease fluid intake to maintain higher serum drug levels.
c. use aspirin for additional pain relief during acute episodes.
d. apply ice to the affected joint to relieve swelling.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Wine is a purine-rich beverage and should be avoided.
B Incorrect: Fluids should be increased, not decreased.
C Incorrect: Aspirin should not be used with probenecid.
D Correct: Applying ice may decrease the pain by controlling the swelling.
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