A patients most recent blood work reveals low levels of albumin. This assessment finding should suggest the possibility of what nursing diagnosis?

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Albumin is particularly important for the maintenance of fluid balance within the vascular system. Deficiencies nearly always manifest as fluid imbalances. Tissue oxygenation and skin integrity are not normally affected. Low albumin does not constitute a risk for infection.

A Patients Most Recent Blood Work Reveals Low Levels of Albumin