During a history, the patient reports having gout. Based on this information, what findings does the nurse anticipate during a focused assessment?

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Option B is a description of gout. The pealike nodules are tophi, collections of uric acid in subcutaneous tissue. Option A is a description of findings of a patient who has rheumatoid arthritis. Bilateral joint involvement is common. Option C is a description of findings of a patient who has osteoarthritis. Enlarged and tender PIP joints refer to Heberden nodes and DIP joints refer to Bouchard nodes. Option D is a description of epicondylitis (tennis elbow).

During a History, the Patient Reports Having Gout