The nurse is caring for a patient who is very malnourished and laboratory results show that the patient's albumin level is extremely low.Which finding would the nurse expect to observe during the patient's physical assessment?

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Albumin is responsible for keeping water within the bloodstream using oncotic pressure.Low albumin levels allow water to seep from the bloodstream into the tissues causing generalized edema.Confusion,irregular pulse,and irritated eyes are not expected with low albumin levels.

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