Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
The client is now over an acute episode of gout. He is to be discharged on allopurinol (Zyloprim). What instruction must the nurse give to this client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Drinking 2-3 quarts of fluids daily prevents uric acid stone formation, a key instruction for clients on allopurinol.