Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout and a new prescription for allopurinol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Limiting alcohol consumption reduces uric acid production, complementing allopurinol's action in gout management. Increased fluids are beneficial but secondary, antacids are unrelated, and citrus fruits don't affect gout.