A patient diagnosed with gouty arthritis is prescribed the drug colchicine to reduce symptoms. Which medication education should the nurse provide?
A) There is a possibility of orthostatic hypotension.
B) A diet with fewer restrictions on purine ingestion may be adopted.
C) The pain will diminish, but the joint will remain swollen and red.
D) Vomiting and/or diarrhea are common side effects of this medication.
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