A person in the health care clinic has gout. In order to prevent a common complication, what self-care measure does the health care professional teach the person about?

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Renal stones are 1000 times more prevalent in individuals with primary gout than they are in the general population. One self-care measure to prevent stones and to prevent uric acid remaining in the kidney is a large fluid intake. Splinting joints would be difficult in gout; 50% of the time the affected joint is in the big toe. The other 50% involve the heel, ankle, and instep of the foot; knee; wrist; or elbow. More protein is not related to preventing complications. Avoiding hot weather is also not a preventative measure for complications of gout.

A Person in the Health Care Clinic Has Gout