A nurse is teaching an older adult who is experiencing an acute attack of gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Rest the joint during the acute gout attack.
b. Take ASA to relieve pain.
c. Increase fluid intake to 2 L/day.
d. Avoid foods high in purine.
e. Avoid alcoholic beverages.
Ans:
a. Rest the joint during the acute gout attack.
c. Increase fluid intake to 2 L/day.
d. Avoid foods high in purine.
e. Avoid alcoholic beverages.
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