A Patient Is Experiencing Symptoms Typical of Gout in the Right

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is experiencing symptoms typical of gout in the right foot. The nurse would prepare the patient for which diagnostic examinations?. Select all that apply.

• A) MRI of the affected foot
• B) Joint aspiration
• C) Serum uric acid level
• D) CT of the affected foot
• E) X-ray of the affected foot

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