A 76-yr-old woman with a body mass index (BMI)of 17 kg/m² and a low serum albumin level is being admitted by the nurse. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect to find?

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Edema occurs when serum albumin levels and plasma oncotic pressure decrease. The blood pressure and level of consciousness are not directly affected by malnutrition. Food allergies are not an indicator of nutritional status.

A 76-Yr-Old Woman with a Body Mass Index (BMI)of 17