A patient is hospitalized with an acute attack of primary gout,which is affecting his left great toe and ankle.What is the patient outcome that the nurse determines as most important for the patient?

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Pain relief is the most important outcome for the patient with an acute attack of primary gout as it directly affects the patient's comfort and quality of life. Maintaining a purine-free diet and preventing tophi formation are long-term goals but are not as urgent as immediate pain relief during an acute attack. Minimal loss of function is also important, but it may take longer to achieve compared to pain relief.

A Patient Is Hospitalized with an Acute Attack of Primary