The nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking allopurinol. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

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Allopurinol can cause ocular toxicity, so it is important for patients to have regular eye exams while taking this medication. Increasing vitamin C intake may help prevent gout attacks but is not specifically related to allopurinol therapy. Increasing protein intake and limiting fluids are not appropriate recommendations for a patient taking allopurinol.

The Nurse Provides Teaching for a Patient Who Will Begin