A patient has a serum albumin of 4.1 g/dL.Based on this lab value, a nurse should instruct this patient to:
A)Add more green leafy vegetables daily.
B)Continue with current dietary patterns.
C)Increase fiber and fluid in the diet.
D)Increase protein in the diet.

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A serum albumin level of 4.1 g/dL falls within the normal range (3.5-5.0 g/dL), so the patient does not need to make any significant changes to their diet. Continuing with their current dietary patterns is appropriate. A low serum albumin level (below 3.5 g/dL) indicates malnutrition or liver disease, and in those cases, an increased protein intake may be recommended. However, that is not the case here. Increasing fiber and fluid intake or adding more green leafy vegetables is not necessary based on this lab value.

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