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:

Alleles

Different versions of a gene that exist at the same locus on homologous chromosomes, contributing to genetic variation.

Infant Survival

The survival of a baby from birth to a specific age, often influenced by factors such as healthcare, nutrition, and social conditions.

Natural Selection

A process in which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to evolutionary changes in the species.

Directed Genetic Change

Intentional alteration of the genetic makeup of an organism to achieve desired traits, often through genetic engineering or selective breeding.