A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of gout. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

Choice A reason: Allopurinol is the correct answer because it reduces uric acid production by inhibiting xanthine oxidase. This prevents recurrent gout attacks and long-term complications such as tophi and kidney stones. It is the standard medication for chronic gout management. Choice B reason: Ibuprofen is an NSAID that can relieve acute pain and inflammation during a gout flare but does not prevent future attacks. It is supportive, not a long-term treatment. Choice C reason: Lisinopril is an antihypertensive ACE inhibitor and has no role in treating gout. Choice D reason: Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering agent used for hypercholesterolemia, not gout.