Which of the following levels of albumin are consistent with ...

[theo]

Which of the following levels of albumin are consistent with severe malnutrition?
 
  a. Less than 3.0 g/dl
  b. Less than 2.5 g/dl
  c. Less than 2.2 g/dl
  d. Less than 4.0 g/dl

Question 2

Which of the following should be considered first if medical and mechanical problems have been excluded and the patient continues to fight the ventilator or exhibit high levels of agitation or distress?
 
  a. Paralytics
  b. Sedatives
  c. Narcotics
  d. Anesthetics

[yeungji]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Serum albumin concentration is the most frequently used laboratory measure of nutritional status, a value less than 2.2 g/dl generally reflecting severe malnutrition.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
If medical and mechanical problems have been excluded and the patient continues to fight the ventilator or exhibit high levels of agitation or distress, sedation should be considered.