A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of gout to a medically informed client.
Which of these processes should the nurse include in the explanation?
A The uric acid crystallizes, and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and tissues
B The formation of tophi in the kidneys with increased excretion of uric acid
C A reduction of uric acid, which allows calcium to precipitate
D A thinning of articular cartilage, leading to splitting and fragmentation