An older female patient develops gout and says,"Why did I get this now?" What response by the nurse is best?
A)"Gout can strike anyone at any time."
B)"Your body apparently makes more uric acid now."
C)"Uric acid rarely rises in premenopausal women."
D)"Women actually have more gout than men do."

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Because of the role of estrogen in the excretion of uric acid,elevated levels are usually not seen before menopause in women.The other statements are incorrect.

An Older Female Patient Develops Gout and Says,"Why Did I