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A Client Has Been Prescribed the Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor Allopurinol

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A client has been prescribed the xanthine oxidase inhibitor allopurinol for treatment of gout.Which statement by the client indicates that nursing education about this drug has been successful?


A) "I should take my blood pressure weekly while on this medication."
B) "I will monitor my skin for rashes."
C) "This drug may cause gastrointestinal bleeding,so I should watch for tarry stools."
D) "While I am taking this medication,my ability to heal will be reduced."

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