The nurse observes the serum alpha1-antitrypsin level of a client is 40 mg/dL and recognizes this reading could be influenced by which of the following client conditions?

A)

osteoporosis

B)

migraine headaches
C)

gastroesophageal reflux disease

D)

cellulitis of a lower extremity


D
Explanation:

A)

Inflammatory conditions and exercise can increase the blood level of alpha1-antitrypsin.
Analysis
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Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
B)

Inflammatory conditions and exercise can increase the blood level of alpha1-antitrypsin.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
C)

Inflammatory conditions and exercise can increase the blood level of alpha1-antitrypsin.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
D)

Inflammatory conditions and exercise can increase the blood level of alpha1-antitrypsin.
Analysis
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

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