A Clinic Does Not Have the Capacity to Get Quick

Multiple Choice

A clinic does not have the capacity to get quick results of joint fluid testing for urate crystals.To support the diagnosis of gout,the nurse would review a client's case for which assessment findings?

A) The client reports that the joint was "normal" yesterday.
B) The inflamed joint is red.
C) The client's BUN is elevated.
D) X-rays confirm the joint swelling is not symmetrical.
E) Redness and swelling are present in multiple joints.