Patient with Nephrotic Syndrome Has an Albumin Level of 2

question 20

Multiple Choice

patient with nephrotic syndrome has an albumin level of 2.1 mg/dL.The nurse realizes that this is likely to cause _____ in the patient.

• A)edema
• B)infection
• C)rickets
• D)altered blood lipids

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Definitions:

Factor XII

A protein that plays a role in the initiation of the coagulation cascade to form blood clots, also known as Hageman factor.

Intrinsic Pathway

A cascade of clotting factors leading to the formation of a blood clot, activated from within the vessel, without the need for external tissue damage.

Factor III

Also known as tissue factor, a protein involved in the initiation of blood clotting by activating the extrinsic pathway.

Factor VII

A blood coagulation factor involved in the initiation of the clotting process.