A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for several clients.Which value causes the nurse to conduct nutritional assessments as a priority?

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A cholesterol level below 160 mg/dL is a possible indicator of malnutrition,so this client would be at highest priority for a nutritional assessment.The albumin and prealbumin levels are normal.The low hemoglobin could be from several problems,including dietary deficiencies,hemodilution,and bleeding.

A Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Values for Several Clients