A patient diagnosed with gouty arthritis is prescribed the drug colchicine to reduce symptoms. Which medication education should the nurse provide?
1. There is a possibility of orthostatic hypotension.
2. A diet with fewer restrictions on purine ingestion may be adopted.
3. The pain will diminish, but the joint will remain swollen and red.
4. Vomiting and/or diarrhea are common side effects of this medication.
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Rationale 1: Orthostatic hypotension is not a typical side effect of colchicines.
Rationale 2: The patient should remain on a low-purine diet as part of the treatment plan.
Rationale 3: Colchicine exerts an anti-inflammatory effect and reduces pain and swelling.
Rationale 4: Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are among the early signs of colchicine toxicity. These effects would necessitate changing the medication.
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