A nurse is caring for a child with acute kidney injury (AKI)at home.The child's laboratory work is as follows: serum albumen 2.8 g/dL and serum protein 4 g/dL.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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All interventions are appropriate for a child with AKI.However the child's laboratory results indicate malnutrition,and with the dietary restrictions the child must follow,ensuring adequate nutrition is difficult.A referral to a dietitian is most important.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Child with Acute Kidney