The client's lab studies reveal a normal serum albumin with a prealbumin of 10. How does the nurse interpret the significance of these readings?
A)
The client has had recent protein malnutrition.
B)
The client is now relatively well nourished, with malnutrition 6–8 months ago.
C)
Carbohydrate malnutrition has occurred over the last 6 months.
D)
The client is at risk for development of malabsorption syndromes.
A
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A theory has credence until
a) a less costly intervention is determined. b) evidence comes forward to refute it. c) new hypotheses are determined from practice. d) proof is provided that supports it.