A Client with a Pressure Ulcer Has the Following Laboratory

question 49

Multiple Choice

A client with a pressure ulcer has the following laboratory values: white blood count 8000/mm³,prealbumin 15.2 mg/dL,albumin 4.2 mg/dL,and lymphocyte count 2000/mm³.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Document the findings.
• B) Request a dietary consult.
• C) Place the client in isolation.
• D) Assess the client's vital signs.

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