The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient who has been diagnosed with cancer of the larynx. Part of the nurse's assessment addresses the patient's general state of nutrition
Which laboratory values would be assessed when determining the nutritional status of the patient? Select all that apply.
A) White blood cell count
B) Protein level
C) Albumin level
D) Platelet count
E) Glucose level
Ans: B, C, E
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The nurse also assesses the patient's general state of nutrition, including height and weight and body mass index, and reviews laboratory values that assist in determining the patient's nutritional status (albumin, protein, glucose, and electrolyte levels). The white blood cell count and the platelet count would not normally assist in determining the patient's nutritional status.
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