Question

a nurse providing education with a client who is concerned about developing gout. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as risk factors for gout? select all that apply. a diuretic use b bmi greater than 30 c deep sleep deprivation d depression e excessive alcohol consumption

Explanation:

• Diuretic use (A): Diuretics can increase uric acid levels in the blood, a key factor in gout development.
• BMI greater than 30 (B): Obesity (BMI > 30) is associated with higher uric acid production and reduced excretion.
• Excessive alcohol consumption (E): Alcohol can increase uric acid production and decrease its excretion.
• Deep sleep deprivation (C): There is no direct established link between deep - sleep deprivation and gout.
• Depression (D): While there may be some indirect lifestyle - related associations (e.g., less healthy lifestyle in depression), it is not a direct and well - established risk factor like the others.

Answer:

A. Diuretic use, B. BMI greater than 30, E. Excessive alcohol consumption