Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1688 of 2368

A client with gout asks how to reduce attacks. Which instruction should the nurse include?

  1. Increase foods high in purines
  2. Rest the joint without any lifestyle changes
  3. Take calcium supplements only
  4. Avoid alcohol and foods high in purines
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Correct answer: Avoid alcohol and foods high in purines

Gout is treated with lifestyle changes such as avoiding alcohol and high-purine foods, plus antigout medications.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Musculoskeletal Assessment: Gout. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026