The Long-Term-Care Nurse Is Evaluating the Effectiveness of Protein Supplements

question 7

Multiple Choice

The long-term-care nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of protein supplements on a patient who has low serum total protein level. Which of these data indicate that the patient's condition has improved?

• A) Absence of peripheral edema
• B) Good skin turgor
• C) Hematocrit 28%
• D) Blood pressure 110/72 mm Hg

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