The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient undergoing testing for cancer.Which of the following would be most concerning for the nurse?
A)Alfa fetoprotein = 32 ng/mL
B)Alkaline phosphatase = 125 units/L
C)Serum creatinine = 1.4 mg/dL
D)Albumin = 3.5 g/dL

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Alfa-fetoprotein (AFP) is a tumor marker for liver cancer, germ cell tumors, and neural tube defects. A result of 32 ng/mL is elevated and therefore concerning for potential cancer. Alkaline phosphatase, serum creatinine, and albumin levels can also indicate disease or organ dysfunction, but they are not specific to cancer.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Results for a Patient Undergoing