The nurse is reviewing a patient's laboratory report. The report indicates the patient's albumin level is 2.89g/dL. Which of the following inferences can the nurse make about the laboratory result?
A) The patient has an infection.
B) The patient has been taking steroids.
C) The patient has likely been on a high protein diet.
D) The patient may be overhydrated.
Ans: D
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An adult client with paranoid schizophrenia lives in a homeless shelter with her 13-year-old
daughter. The nurse establishes a relationship with the daughter and determines that the child has adapted to shelter life, having formed a relationship with one of the shelter volunteers who encourages her to attend school. The teen relates that she has a friendship with a classmate. When she describes this relationship, the nurse determines that the teen is able to exercise both social skills and problem-solving skills. The nurse can make the assessment that the teen a. displays resiliency. b. has a difficult temperament. c. is at risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder. d. manifests neuroendocrine problems.
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1. "Long-term care placement is inevitable with this diagnosis." 2. "It often takes a year for an individual with Alzheimer's disease to be admitted." 3. "Talking about it now gives you time to think about locations and make a decision." 4. "By providing this information now, we will not need to address these concerns later."