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A client asks the nurse how to prevent gout. Which responses are appropriate by the nurse? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Treatment with antigout medications
  2. Dietary management
  3. Avoidance of drugs that worsen gout
  4. Decreased fluid intake
  5. Using hypoglycemia medications

Question 2

A client taking calcium supplements needs to be advised to avoid which foods because of a decreased absorption of calcium? (Select all that apply.)
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Nuts
  2. Seeds
  3. Tofu
  4. Ice cream
  5. Legumes



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: Prophylaxis of gout includes dietary management, avoidance of drugs that worsen gout, and treatment with antigout medications.
Rationale 2: Prophylaxis of gout includes dietary management, avoidance of drugs that worsen gout, and treatment with antigout medications.
Rationale 3: Prophylaxis of gout includes dietary management, avoidance of drugs that worsen gout, and treatment with antigout medications.
Rationale 4: Decreased fluid intake is incorrect because this does not prevent gout.
Rationale 5: Hypoglycemic agents are not effective in the treatment of gout.

Global Rationale: Prophylaxis of gout includes dietary management, avoidance of drugs that worsen gout, and treatment with antigout medications. Hypoglycemic agents are not effective in the treatment of gout.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5

Rationale 1: Zinc-rich food products (e.g., nuts, seeds, tofu, and legumes) can interfere with calcium absorption.
Rationale 2: Zinc-rich food products (e.g., nuts, seeds, tofu, and legumes) can interfere with calcium absorption.
Rationale 3: Zinc-rich food products (e.g., nuts, seeds, tofu, and legumes) can interfere with calcium absorption.
Rationale 4: Ice cream is incorrect because this will not decrease absorption of calcium.
Rationale 5: Zinc-rich food products (e.g., nuts, seeds, tofu, and legumes) can interfere with calcium absorption.

Global Rationale: Zinc-rich food products (e.g., nuts, seeds, tofu, and legumes) can interfere with calcium absorption. Ice cream is incorrect because this will not decrease absorption of calcium.





 

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