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
Assessment
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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