Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 855 of 2368
Which laboratory result should the nurse recognize as suggesting malnutrition?
- Prealbumin 25 mg/dL
- Albumin 4.2 g/dL
- Transferrin 300 mcg/dL
- Prealbumin 10 mg/dL
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Correct answer: Prealbumin 10 mg/dL
The normal prealbumin range is 15 to 36 mg/dL, and a decreased level may indicate malnutrition. The other values are normal.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Diets: Assessment (Recognize Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026