A client who is on a special diet for the treatment of gout asks the nurse why a special diet is prescribed. What is the best answer for the nurse to give?
- A. When purines are used by the body, they break down into uric acid that deposits in your joints and causes pain.
- B. Proteins make your lungs work harder and cause you pain.
- C. Your heart cannot handle extra fluids.
- D. Fats cause oxalates to deposit in your toes and legs, decreasing circulation.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gout results from high uric acid levels, formed from purine metabolism, leading to joint deposits and pain. The other options are unrelated to gout.