The nurse is caring for a patient who complains of swelling and pain in his right foot.He states that he has a family history of gout.Which of the following labs would be most helpful in further determining a diagnosis?
A)Uric acid level
B)Folate level
C)Glycated hemoglobin
D)Osteocalcin

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Elevated uric acid levels in the blood are a sign of gout. Therefore, checking the patient's uric acid levels would be helpful in further determining a diagnosis. Folate levels, glycated hemoglobin, and osteocalcin are not relevant to a diagnosis of gout.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Complains of Swelling