The Nurse Determines That Teaching About Gout Has Been Effective

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse determines that teaching about gout has been effective when the client makes which statements? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A) "I should increase my fluid intake to 2 to 4 litres every day."
• B) "I should avoid eating salmon, sardines, organ meats, alcohol, mushrooms, legumes, and oatmeal."
• C) "I should notify my health care provider if my pain gets worse."
• D) "I should weigh myself every day and notify my health care provider if I gain over 2 lbs in a day."
• E) "I will expect to experience flank pain when taking this medication."

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