The nurse understands that the client is responding favorably to a prescription for colchicine when there is a decrease in which sign/symptom?
ExplanationColchicine is classified as an antigout agent. It interferes with the ability of the white blood cells to initiate and maintain an inflammatory response to monosodium urate crystals. The client should report a decrease in pain and inflammation in affected joints, as well as a decrease in the number of gout attacks. The other options are not related to the use of this medication.
