The nurse is concerned that an older patient with renal failure is developing malnutrition. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Hematocrit level 30%
B) Hemoglobin level 7 g/dL
C) Serum albumin level 2.5 g/100 mL
D) Blood glucose level 110 mg/dL
E) Weight loss of 6% over the last month
A, B, C, E
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Clinical signs of malnutrition include a weight loss of greater than 5% over the last month, a serum albumin level lower than 3.5 g/100 mL, hemoglobin level below 12 g/dL, and hematocrit level below 35%. Blood glucose level is not used as a clinical indicator of malnutrition.
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a. True b. False