A Clinic Nurse Remarks on the Numbers of Clients with Gout

question 3

Multiple Choice

A clinic nurse remarks on the numbers of clients with gout in the practice.Based on research,the nurse manager would provide which information?

• A)"Our numbers are aberrant because the national prevalence has not increased."
• B)"The obesity epidemic in the United States has increased the population's risk."
• C)"The population is getting older,so gout is a greater possibility."
• D)"Overuse injuries of the wrist due to high levels of computer use have increased the risk for gout."
• E)"So many of our clients are hypertensive,and that increases the risk for gout."

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