A patient is prescribed colchicine (Colchicine-Odam) for the treatment of gout.What important information should the nurse tell the patient about this drug?
A) Fluids should be restricted while on colchicine therapy.
B) Colchicine should be taken with meals.
C) The drug should be discontinued when symptoms are reduced.
D) Report to the physician the occurrence of increased pain,blood in the urine,or excessive fatigue.
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