The nurse is caring for a client who has a low serum total protein level and is taking protein supplements. Which of the following data indicate that the client's condition has improved?
A)Hematocrit 28%
B)Good skin turgor
C)Absence of peripheral edema
D)Blood pressure 110/72 mm Hg

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Edema is caused by low oncotic pressure in individuals with low serum protein levels; the absence of edema indicates an improvement in the client's protein status. Good skin turgor is an indicator of fluid balance, not protein status. A low hematocrit could be caused by poor protein intake. Blood pressure does not provide a useful clinical tool for monitoring protein status.

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