A nurse evaluates the following data in a client's chart:

Based on this information,which action should the nurse take?

Question

A nurse evaluates the following data in a client's chart:

Based on this information,which action should the nurse take?

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The white blood cell count is not directly related to nutritional status.Albumin,prealbumin,and lymphocyte counts all give information related to nutritional status.The prealbumin count is a more specific indicator of nutritional status than is the albumin count.The albumin and lymphocyte counts given are normal,but the prealbumin count is low.This puts the client at risk for inadequate wound healing,so the nurse should request a dietary consult.The other interventions do not address the information provided.

A Nurse Evaluates the Following Data in a Client's Chart