An older adult client has a serum albumin level of 2.9 g/dL. What interpretation should the nurse make?
A. The client has no protein depletion.
B. The client has mild protein depletion.
C. The client has moderate protein depletion.
D. The client has severe protein depletion.
B
A serum albumin level of 2.8 to 3.5 g/dL is indicative of mild visceral protein depletion.
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