Multiple Choice
An older female patient develops gout and says,"Why did I get this now?" What response by the nurse is best?
A) "Gout can strike anyone at any time."
B) "Your body apparently makes more uric acid now."
C) "Uric acid rarely rises in premenopausal women."
D) "Women actually have more gout than men do."
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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