Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 194 of 2368

Which laboratory test is often used to monitor the effectiveness of a client's parenteral nutrition therapy?

  1. Magnesium
  2. Hematocrit
  3. Transferrin
  4. Prealbumin
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Correct answer: Prealbumin

Prealbumin reflects protein intake over the previous few weeks, so it is often used to monitor parenteral nutrition.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nutrition: DIAGNOSTIC AND LAB WORK. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026