The nurse is caring for a patient with an elevated uric acid level. Which health problems should the nurse consider as potentially causing this patient's elevation? (Select all that apply.)
a. Leukemia
b. Steroid use
c. Malnutrition
d. Kidney disease
e. Use of thiazide diuretics
f. Gastrointestinal bleeding
ANS: A, C, D, E
An elevated uric acid level can be caused by kidney disease, malnutrition, leukemia, and use of thiazide diuretics. B. F. Elevated uric acid levels are not associated with steroid use or gastrointestinal bleeding.
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