2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

A client with a history of gout is prescribed allopurinol. Which instruction should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Increased fluid intake (2 - 3 liters daily) helps prevent kidney stones, a potential side effect of allopurinol, by promoting uric acid excretion.

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