A Patient with an Acute Attack of Gout in the Left

question 24

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The patient takes one aspirin a day prophylactically to prevent angina.
• B) The patient sleeps about 8 to 10 hours every night.
• C) The patient generally drinks about 2.8 L of juice and water daily.
• D) The patient usually eats beef once or twice a week.

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