MC Which of the following statements is true concerning the ...

[Mr.Thesaxman]

MC Which of the following statements is true concerning the Z-track method for medication administration?
 
  A. It is not necessary to aspirate before injecting the medication.
  B. The skin is pulled laterally away from the injection site.
  C. Medication is injected slowly and needle removed immediately.
  D. Massage is used following injection to assist with absorption.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing the patient for nutritional status. Which laboratory value may indicate compromised protein status?
 
  a. Serum albumin level of 4.0 g/dL
  b. Prealbumin level of 12 g/dL
  c. Total lymphocyte count of 1600 cells/mm3
  d. Prealbumin level of 35 g/dL

[ciecieme]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B
Prealbumin normally ranges from 20 to 50 mg/dL. This test is useful for monitoring short-term changes in visceral protein (Grodner et al, 2004). It has a short half-life of 2 days. A patient has compromised protein status when levels are between 10 and 15 g/dL. Normal serum albumin values are between 3.5 and 5.0 g/dL. For nutritional analysis, values between 2.8 and 3.5 g/dL indicate compromised protein status. Total lymphocyte count (TLC) is a useful measure of immune function. A normal TLC is greater than 1500 cells/mm3 . You must assess a measure of TLC along with other diagnostic indicators. A count of less than 1500/mm3 indicates possible immunocompromise associated with protein-energy malnutrition.

[Mr.Thesaxman]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[atrochim]

Gracias!