An older adult patient who is malnourished presents to the emergency department with a serum protein level of 5.2 g/dL. The nurse would expect which clinical manifestation?

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The normal range for total protein is 6.4 to 8.3 g/dL. Low serum protein levels cause a decrease in plasma oncotic pressure and allow fluid to remain in interstitial tissues,causing edema. Confusion,restlessness,and pallor are not associated with low serum protein levels.

An Older Adult Patient Who Is Malnourished Presents to the Emergency