Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances Lewis: Test Bank Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition
An older adult patient who is malnourished presents to the emergency department with a serum protein level of 5.2 g/dL. The nurse would expect which clinical manifestation? a. Pallor c. Confusion b. Edema d. Restlessness The normal range for total protein is 6.4 to 8.3 g/dL. Low serum protein levels cause a decrease in plasma oncotic pressure and allow fluid to remain in interstitial tissues, causing edema...
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medical surgical nursing 10th edition assessment and management of clinical problems
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and acid base imbalances lewis medical surgical nursing
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