The nurse observes a client's uric acid level of 9.3 mg/dL. When teaching the client about ways to decrease the uric acid level, which diet would the nurse suggest?
A) A low-sodium diet
B) A low-purine diet
C) A diet high in fruits and vegetables
D) A diet high in calcium
B
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The nurse would suggest a low-purine diet. Foods to avoid are anchovies, animal organs and sardines. The other options do not lower the uric acids levels.
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