The nurse notes a patient's prealbumin is 2 mg/dL.What action by the nurse is best?

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A prealbumin level of 2 mg/dL indicates severe malnutrition and requires a referral to a registered dietician for more targeted and intensive nutritional support. Simply instructing the patient to maintain good nutritional habits or adding more protein to the diet may not be enough to address the severity of the malnutrition. Conducting a nutritional screening with a standard tool may be a good idea, but the priority is to refer the patient to a dietician for individualized care.

The Nurse Notes a Patient's Prealbumin Is 2 Mg/dL