When Providing Care to a Patient Experiencing an Exacerbation of Gout

question 8

Multiple Choice

When providing care to a patient experiencing an exacerbation of gout and foot pain, which of the following interventions will aid in promoting comfort?

• A)Wrap the extremity in an Ace bandage.
• B)Encourage liberal fluid intake.
• C)Active range-of-motion exercises to promote flexibility.
• D)Elevate the extremity and use a foot a cradle.

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