ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who reports anorexia and is experiencing malnutrition. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect to be altered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Albumin. Albumin is a protein synthesized by the liver and is a marker for nutritional status. In cases of malnutrition, albumin levels decrease due to inadequate protein intake. This decrease in albumin indicates poor nutritional status and can lead to various complications.
A: Troponin is a marker for heart damage, not related to malnutrition.
B: Creatine kinase is an enzyme associated with muscle damage, not directly affected by malnutrition.
C:
Total bilirubin is related to liver function and not a specific indicator of malnutrition.
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale: