The nurse is reviewing a patient's laboratory results. What conclusion should the nurse make after reviewing these results?
1. adequate nutritional status
2. risk for impaired immunity
3. antigen–antibody reaction
4. autoimmune disorder
Correct Answer: 2
The patient is at risk for impaired immunity as the total protein is low (normal 6–8 g/dL), the albumin is low (normal 3.2–4.5 g/dL), and globulin is low (normal 2.3–3.4 g/dL). Normal levels of proteins are needed to maintain immunocompetence. The nutritional status is not adequate, as the protein levels are decreased, the antigen–antibody reaction is not related to low levels of protein in this situation, and the protein levels do not indicate an autoimmune disorder.
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