The Nurse Is Evaluating the Nutritional Status of a Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating the nutritional status of a patient recovering from 24% total body surface area burns. Which data indicate adequate nutritional status?

• A)Urine output of 50 mL/hour
• B)Serum protein level 7.1 g/dL
• C)Serum albumin level 2.8 g/dL
• D)+1 pitting edema of lower extremities

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