Evaluate Mrs. Hoffman's laboratory values. Identify those that are abnormal. Which of these may be used to assess her nutritional status?
What will be an ideal response?
• Mrs. Hoffman has a low albumin, prealbumin, total protein, RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit.
• Her CO2, HCO3-,WBC, % Lymph and %Segs are elevated
• Additionally, her O2 is low - due to COPD and dysfunctional respiratory status
• Albumin and total protein can be assessed as a measurement of chronic visceral protein status when there is no inflammation present.
• The elevated CO2 and HCO3- levels are related to her compensated (low end of normal pH) respiratory acidosis.
• The elevated WBC, %Lymph, and %Segs are related to her upper respiratory infection.
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