A Geriatric Patient Residing in a Long-Term Care Facility Has

Multiple Choice

A geriatric patient residing in a long-term care facility has documented weight loss.A diagnostic work-up has identified no pathological reason, so a high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet is implemented.Which laboratory result should a nurse monitor to evaluate if the dietary measures are improving the patient's nutritional status?

A) Albumin level
B) Prealbumin
C) Total protein
D) Transferrin