The nurse is caring for an anorexic client who is severely malnourished. A nasogastric feeding tube is inserted, and tube feedings are started. Which laboratory finding is the best indication that the client's nutritional status is improving?
a. Sodium has risen from 130 to 144 mg/dL.
b. Creatinine has dropped from 1.9 to 0.5 mg/dL.
c. Prealbumin level has risen from 9 to 13 mg/dL.
d. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level has dropped from 15 to 11 mg/dL.
C
The prealbumin level is a good measure of nutritional status because its half-life is only 2 days, so it reflects current nutritional status. The client's prealbumin level is rising and almost normal, indicating that the client's nutritional status is improving. The other laboratory values are more reflective of fluid balance and kidney function.
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