A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for several clients. Which value causes the nurse to conduct nutritional assessments as a priority?
a. Albumin: 3.5 g/dL
b. Cholesterol: 142 mg/dL
c. Hemoglobin: 9.8 mg/dL
d. Prealbumin: 28 mg/dL
ANS: B
A cholesterol level below 160 mg/dL is a possible indicator of malnutrition, so this client would be at highest priority for a nutritional assessment. The albumin and prealbumin levels are normal. The low hemoglobin could be from several problems, including dietary deficiencies, hemodilution, and bleeding.
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