In evaluating the laboratory results of a client with severe pressure ulcers, the nurse finds that her albumin level is low. A decrease in serum albumin would contribute to the formation of pressure ulcers because:
A. The proteins needed for tissue repair are diminished.
B. The iron stores needed for tissue repair are inadequate.
C. A decreased serum albumin level indicates kidney disease.
D. A decreased serum albumin causes fluid movement into the blood vessels, causing dehydration.
In evaluating the laboratory results of a client with severe pressure ulcers, the nurse finds that her albumin level is
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In evaluating the laboratory results of a client with severe pressure ulcers, the nurse finds that her albumin level is
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