Physiological AdaptationPregunta 118 de 120
A client with a history of gout has an elevated serum uric acid level. Which dietary teaching is appropriate?
a.Increase intake of organ meats and shellfish
b.Limit purine-rich foods and increase fluid intake
c.Avoid all dairy products
d.Restrict water to reduce swelling
Explicación
Limiting purine-rich foods such as organ meats and shellfish and increasing fluids helps lower uric acid and prevent gout attacks. Adequate hydration promotes uric acid excretion.
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