The nurse understands the most common joint to be affected by hyperuricemia is the:
a. metacarpal phalangeal joint. c. elbow joint.
b. ankle joint. d. metatarsophalangeal joint.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: These are finger joints.
B Incorrect: This is not the most common site.
C Incorrect: This is not the most common site.
D Correct: The metatarsophalangeal joint in the great toe is the most common site.
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