ATI COMMUNITY NURSING MN 568 17 VERSIONS MIDTERM EXAMS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS BY EXPERT

Mr. S presents in the clinic with pain, tenderness, erythema, and swelling of his left great toe. The 
clinician suspects acute gout. Which of the following should the clinician expect in the initial test 
results for this patient? 

 Mr. W, 53 years old, is seen in the clinic with concerns about his left foot. He has a 40-year 
history of type 1 diabetes with “fairly good” control on twice-daily insulin. He denies injury but 
states that he tripped a few months ago and that his foot is sore when he walks. Physical 
examination reveals an edematous, erythremic, and warm foot. There is a superficial ulcer on the 
plantar surface. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? 

Which of the following tests should you order to confirm Mr. W’s diagnosis? 

A vegetarian patient with gout asks the clinician about food he should avoid. The 
clinician should advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods?