An Older Male Adult Who Has Hyperuricemia Complains of Severe

question 5

Multiple Choice

An older male adult who has hyperuricemia complains of severe pain in the right ankle.Which instruction should the nurse include in patient teaching to enhance the action of medication the patient takes for his condition?

• A)Avoid dehydration by drinking water.
• B)Take aspirin when joints are red and hot.
• C)Comply with antihypertensive diuretic regimen.
• D)Avoid beef kidneys, asparagus, and alcohol.

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