A client is being managed for prevention of gout and the nurse is reviewing the client's medication list and teaching about the medications. The nurse evaluates that the client understands the medication when the client says
A) "Allopurinol blocks production of uric acid."
B) "Colchicine can be used with probenecid."
C) "Long-term steroids are needed to prevent attacks."
D) "NSAIDs are not effective against the pain of gout."

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Allopurinal is frequently used to block production of uric acid as a preventative measure for gout.

A Client Is Being Managed for Prevention of Gout and the Nurse