A client is admitted with malnutrition. The nurse can expect laboratory studies to show:
A)
elevated bilirubin levels.
B)
elevated blood sugar.
C)
decreased albumin levels.
D)
decreased alkaline phosphate level.
C
Explanation:
A)
Albumin levels reflect protein stores available in the body. Bilirubin reflects liver and biliary tract function. Blood sugar is related to diabetes and impaired insulin metabolism. Alkaline phosphate levels reflect numerous conditions including bone and liver.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Albumin levels reflect protein stores available in the body. Bilirubin reflects liver and biliary tract function. Blood sugar is related to diabetes and impaired insulin metabolism. Alkaline phosphate levels reflect numerous conditions including bone and liver.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Albumin levels reflect protein stores available in the body. Bilirubin reflects liver and biliary tract function. Blood sugar is related to diabetes and impaired insulin metabolism. Alkaline phosphate levels reflect numerous conditions including bone and liver.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Albumin levels reflect protein stores available in the body. Bilirubin reflects liver and biliary tract function. Blood sugar is related to diabetes and impaired insulin metabolism. Alkaline phosphate levels reflect numerous conditions including bone and liver.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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