The nurse develops the nursing diagnosis "Altered Comfort related to inflammation and pain secondary to urate crystals in the joints and tissues." For which disorder is this nursing diagnosis most relevant?

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Gout is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and tenderness in joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe, caused by the accumulation of urate crystals. This diagnosis directly relates to the symptoms described.

The Nurse Develops the Nursing Diagnosis "Altered Comfort Related to Inflammation