Gout
Gout ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a patient with gout.
Which clinical findings may be indicative of gout? Select all that apply:
No explanation
"Elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood." Elevated cholesterol levels are not indicative of gout. Gout is primarily related to uric acid metabolism, and its clinical presentation includes joint symptoms like swelling and redness.
"Severe abdominal pain and diarrhea." Severe abdominal pain and diarrhea are not typical signs of gout. These symptoms are more suggestive of gastrointestinal issues rather than gout.
"History of heart disease." While gout and heart disease can coexist, a history of heart disease is not a direct clinical finding indicative of gout. Gout primarily affects the joints and is characterized by symptoms such as joint pain and swelling.
No explanation
Swelling and redness in the affected joint.
E. Increased urinary frequency and urgency.
Choice B rationale:
"Elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood." Elevated cholesterol levels are not indicative of gout.
Gout is primarily related to uric acid metabolism, and its clinical presentation includes joint symptoms like swelling and redness.
Choice C rationale:
"Severe abdominal pain and diarrhea." Severe abdominal pain and diarrhea are not typical signs of gout.
These symptoms are more suggestive of gastrointestinal issues rather than gout.
Choice D rationale:
"History of heart disease." While gout and heart disease can coexist, a history of heart disease is not a direct clinical finding indicative of gout.
Gout primarily affects the joints and is characterized by symptoms such as joint pain and swelling.