Which clinical manifestations does the nurse assess for in the patient diagnosed with gout? Select all that apply.

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Gout is characterized by the presence of tophi (A), which are deposits of uric acid crystals in joints and other areas, severe pain in the great toe (C), and redness and swelling of the great toe (D). Raynaud's phenomenon (B) and ulnar deviation (E) are not associated with gout; Raynaud's phenomenon involves a different pathology related to blood flow, and ulnar deviation is more commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Which Clinical Manifestations Does the Nurse Assess for in the Patient