A nurse is teaching a client with gout about taking colchicine.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the action of this medication on reducing the symptoms of gout?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A nurse is teaching a client with gout about taking colchicine.  
 
 Which of the following statements accurately reflects the action of this medication on reducing the symptoms of gout? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Colchicine reduces the pain associated with joint inflammation

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Colchicine prevents the formation of uric acid in the liver

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Colchicine increases renal excretion of uric acid

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Colchicine decreases the deposits of uric acids in the joint spaces

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