Question

question: 10 of 60 a nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol for the treatment of gout. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? plan to increase the dosage each week by 200 mg increments. prolonged use of the medication can cause glaucoma. drink 2 l of water daily. a fine red rash is transient and can be treated with antihistamines.

Explanation:

Allopurinol is used to treat gout. Drinking 2 L of water daily helps prevent kidney stones and other complications as it promotes the excretion of uric - acid metabolites. Increasing dosage by 200 mg increments each week is not standard practice without medical assessment. Prolonged use does not typically cause glaucoma. A fine red rash can be a sign of a serious allergic reaction and not just a transient issue treated with anti - histamines.

Answer:

Drink 2 L of water daily.