单选题 The nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which instruction would the nurse give to the client（）

A、 Increase alcohol intake while taking the drug.
B、 Avoid foods that are rich in purine.
C、 Take aspirin for pain.
D、 Take the drug between meals to promote absorption.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】Clients with gout should avoid foods high in purine. Alcohol should be avoided because it increases the uric acid level. Aspirin interferes with the action of allopurinol; therefore, salicylates should be avoided. Allopurinol may irritate the gastric lining and should be taken with food or milk.