A Patient Diagnosed with Gouty Arthritis Is Prescribed the Drug

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with gouty arthritis is prescribed the drug colchicine to reduce symptoms. Which medication education should the nurse provide?

• A) There is a possibility of orthostatic hypotension.
• B) A diet with fewer restrictions on purine ingestion may be adopted.
• C) The pain will diminish, but the joint will remain swollen and red.
• D) Vomiting and/or diarrhea are common side effects of this medication.

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