مريض بالنقرس المتكرر بدأ ألوبيورينول. أي تعليم صحيح؟

A client with recurrent gout starts allopurinol. Which teaching is correct?

1. Stop the drug at the first attack after starting
2. Drink enough water and reduce red meat and sugary drinks
3. Drink large amounts of fizzy drinks
4. Eat more liver and seafood daily

Answer: B) Drink enough water and reduce red meat and sugary drinks. Adequate water, reducing purines (red meat, organ meats, seafood), fructose and alcohol, and weight loss help; any rash must be reported as it may be a serious hypersensitivity.