The nurse determines that colchicine has been effective for a patient with an acute attack of gout upon finding

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Colchicine reduces joint pain in 24 to 48 hours by decreasing inflammation. The recommended increase in fluid intake of 2 to 3 L/day during acute gout would increase urine output but would not indicate the effectiveness of colchicine. Elevated serum uric acid would result in increased symptoms. The WBC count might decrease with decreased inflammation but would not increase.

The Nurse Determines That Colchicine Has Been Effective for a Patient