A Patient with an Acute Attack of Gout in the Left

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with an acute attack of gout in the left great toe has a new prescription for probenecid ( Benemid ) . Which information about the patient's home routine indicates a need for teaching regarding gout management?

• A) The patient sleeps about 8 to 10 hours every night.
• B) The patient usually eats beef once or twice a week.
• C) The patient generally drinks about 3 quarts of juice and water daily.
• D) The patient takes one aspirin a day prophylactically to prevent angina.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique that strengthens a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.

Organizational Behaviour

The study of how people interact within groups, particularly the workplace, and how this affects the performance of businesses.

Punishment

A penalty or negative consequence imposed for disobedience, wrongdoing, or other undesirable behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior management that involves rewarding a desired behavior, thereby increasing the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.