A patient is being evaluated for malnutrition. Which laboratory test results should the nurse recognize will support that finding?
Select all that apply.
1. low serum potassium
2. low white blood cell count
3. elevated serum albumin
4. elevated red blood cell count
5. low serum sodium
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Potassium levels are low in severe malnutrition. The total lymphocyte count (white blood cell count) is reduced in malnutrition. Elevated serum albumin level indicates adequate nutrition. There are no specific findings regarding red blood cell count with malnutrition. There is no specific finding regarding serum sodium level with malnutrition.
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