The Long-Term-Care Nurse Is Evaluating the Effectiveness of Protein Supplements

Multiple Choice

The long-term-care nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of protein supplements on a patient who has low serum total protein level. Which of these data indicate that the patient's condition has improved?

A) Absence of peripheral edema
B) Good skin turgor
C) Hematocrit 28%
D) Blood pressure 110/72 mm Hg