The Nurse Does a Dietary Assessment and Learns That Mr

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse does a dietary assessment and learns that Mr.Johansen lives alone,does not enjoy cooking,and tends to consume a lot of tea and toast.Which of the following laboratory tests may indicate a long-term protein deficiency?

• A)C-reactive protein
• B)Transferrin
• C)Hemoglobin
• D)Albumin

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Definitions:

Bending

The action or process of physically deforming a material, object, or part of the body by applying force.

Lateral Edge

The edge that runs along the side of an object or structure.

Eyeball

The spherical part of the eye that contains the optic nerve, retina, and lens, responsible for vision.

Tears

A saline solution produced by the lacrimal glands in the eye, primarily used to lubricate the eyes and remove irritants.