The nurse is reviewing laboratory test results for the client with liver disease and notes that the client's albumin level is low. Which of the following nursing actions is focused on the consequence of low albumin levels?

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Low albumin levels can lead to decreased oncotic pressure in the blood vessels, which can cause fluid to leak out into the tissues, resulting in peripheral edema. Palpating for peripheral edema is a direct action to assess for this consequence.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Test Results for the Client