A patient who has anorexia nervosa reports a healthy diet and no protein calorie malnutrition. Which lab value best confirms this patient's report?
a. Prealbumin
b. Serum albumin
c. Blood glucose
d. Serum cholesterol
ANS: A
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A patient in heart failure is being given a first dose of lisinopril (Prinivil) 10 mg PO. Which finding would cause the nurse to question the administration of the first dose?
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A researcher wishes to conduct a study to determine the effects of an intervention on high school students. In this study, high school students represent the
a. accessible population. b. elements of the population c. sample population d. target population.