Identify the additional assessment the nurse should make when the serum uric acid level of a 64-year-old man is 12.8 mg/dL.
A)Glasgow coma scale each shift
B)Heart sounds every 4 hours for murmurs and clicks
C)Flank region every 12 hours for kidney tenderness
D)Joints for tenderness and swelling

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High serum uric acid levels can indicate gout, a disorder characterized by joint inflammation, tenderness, and swelling. Therefore, the nurse should assess the patient's joints for tenderness and swelling. options A, B, and C are not directly related to the patient's high serum uric acid levels.

Identify the Additional Assessment the Nurse Should Make When the Serum