A Nurse Is Teaching an Older Adult Who Is Experiencing

A nurse is teaching an older adult who is experiencing an acute attack of gout. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A) Rest the joint during the acute gout attack.
B) Take acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin, or ASA) to relieve pain.
C) Increase fluid intake to 2 L/day.
D) Avoid foods high in purine.
E) Avoid alcoholic beverages.