Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is providing education to a client who has a new prescription of allopurinol for the treatment of Gout. Which of the following is most important to include in the client teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
It is essential to drink plenty of fluids while taking allopurinol to prevent kidney stones, which can occur with increased uric acid excretion.