The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has a Low

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has a low serum total protein level and is taking protein supplements. Which of the following data indicate that the client'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:

Hyperinflation

An extremely high and typically accelerating rate of inflation, often causing a rapid erosion of the real value of local currency and leading to a collapse in a nation's monetary system.

After-tax Real Interest Rate

The interest rate adjusted for inflation after taxes have been taken into account.

Nominal Interest

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation. In contrast, real interest rates take inflation into account.

After-tax Real Interest Rate

The real interest rate that remains after adjusting for both inflation and the impact of taxes, reflecting the actual earning power of an investment after inflation and tax effects.