A patient is hospitalized with a nonhealing leg ulcer. Lab work does not demonstrate anemi
a. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Encourage the patient to choose high-protein meal items.
b. Request a consultation with the registered dietician.
c. Consult the physician regarding a serum zinc level.
d. Consult the physician about adding an iron supplement.
C
Low levels of zinc can lead to poor wound healing, impaired cell-mediated immunity, and altered protein synthesis. Because other indicators of anemia are negative, the nurse should request a zinc level.
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