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Metfan725

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Which of the following are signs and symptoms of poor nutritional status?
 
  A) Flaky facial skin, facial edema, pale skin color
  B) Tongue is a deep red in color with surface papillae present.
  C) Firm, pink nailbeds
  D) Firm hair that is resistant to plucking

Question 2

Which of the following laboratory results indicates the presence of malnutrition?
 
  A) Serum albumin 2.8 g/dL
  B) Hemoglobin (Hgb) 11.3 g/dL
  C) Creatinine 1.9 mg/dL
  D) Hematocrit (Hct) 56



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emily12345

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Healthy skin is uniform in color and not swollen.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Increased Hct indicates dehydration.




Metfan725

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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