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The nurse is caring for a client being admitted to the medical-surgical unit with an acute flare of gout. After performing medication reconciliation, which medication does the nurse suspect could have triggered the acute gout flare? See the exhibit.

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Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, can increase serum uric acid levels by reducing renal excretion, potentially triggering an acute gout flare. Temazepam, rosuvastatin, and escitalopram do not significantly affect uric acid levels or gout.

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