Certified Gastroenterology RN Exam Prep

Answer - D - The patient with gout should avoid foods that are high in purine and protein-rich foods as much as possible. However, since purine can be found in all protein foods, completely eliminating purine in the diet is not advised. Instead of eliminating foods from the diet, the patient should concentrate on eating foods that are high in complex carbohydrates, low in protein, and lower in fats.