A Patient Diagnosed with Gout Is Concerned That the Small

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with gout is concerned that the small "lumps" on his ear and big toe will become lodged in his blood, resulting in a blood clot. Which explanation by the nurse is most accurate?

• A) "Clots will not develop if you take your antigout medicine."
• B) "Unfortunately, this is a common complication associated with gout."
• C) "You will need to talk with the physician during your next visit."
• D) "These 'lumps' do not cause clots."

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

An important feature of preoperational thought: the inability to distinguish between one’s own and someone else’s perspective.

Animism

A facet of preoperational thought: the belief that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities and are capable of action.

Centration

A term from developmental psychology, describing the tendency of children in the preoperational stage to focus on one aspect of a situation and ignore others.

Irreversibility

A cognitive limitation in young children's thinking, where they are unable to understand that an action can be done and undone.