The patient has cirrhosis of the liver and an albumin/globulin ratio of 0.9 g/dL. The normal ratio is 1.2 to 2.2 g/dL. In collecting objective data for her, the nurse would probably note which outstanding clinical sign?

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Low serum albumin levels result also from excessive loss of albumin into urine or into third-space volumes, causing ascites or edema.

The Patient Has Cirrhosis of the Liver and an Albumin/globulin