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

question 14

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

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Definitions:

Incentives

Rewards or stimuli that motivate individuals to perform actions or exhibit behaviors.

Lure Or Repel

Refers to any method or strategy designed to attract or deter certain behaviors, organisms, or responses.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measure used to categorize a person's body weight based on their height, indicating if they are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

Obese

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, which presents a risk to health, generally defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher.