A client is admitted with malnutrition. The nurse should expect ...

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A client is admitted with malnutrition. The nurse should expect laboratory studies to show:
 
  1. elevated bilirubin levels.
  2. decreased alkaline phosphate level.
  3. elevated blood sugar.
  4. decreased albumin levels.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an older client with periodontal disease and recognizes that this can be a cause of:
 
  1. tooth loss.
  2. excessive dryness in the mouth.
  3. furrows in the tongue.
  4. excessive craving of salty foods.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Bilirubin reflects liver and biliary tract function.
2. Alkaline phosphate levels reflect numerous conditions, including those of the bone and liver.
3. Blood sugar is related to diabetes and impaired insulin metabolism.
4. Albumin levels reflect protein stores available in the body.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Periodontal tissue affects supporting structures of the teeth; diseased tissue contributes to tooth loss.
2. Decreased saliva production contributes to dryness.
3. Furrows are usually a sign of dehydration.
4. Decreased saliva production contributes to decreased taste sensation, which leads to excessive salt use.

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