The nurse is providing dietary education for a patient recently diagnosed with a form of arthritis. The patient is encouraged to avoid alcohol, organ meats, and dried peas, beans, and peanuts. These recommendations are appropriate for patients with which specific diagnosis?

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These dietary recommendations are appropriate for patients with gouty arthritis, as they are high in purines, which can lead to an accumulation of uric acid in the body and trigger gout attacks. Alcohol consumption can also increase the risk of gout attacks. These restrictions are not typically recommended for rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis, or osteoarthritis.

The Nurse Is Providing Dietary Education for a Patient Recently