A 19-year-old woman has been admitted for dehydration. Upon assessment, it is noted that she has dry mucous membranes, generalized weakness, difficulty ambulating, and very little appetite. Her weight is down from 110 to 85 pounds.
1. Discuss what you would include in your assessment? Which assessment findings support a risk for________________________.
2. Which of these labs are most concerning to you? Explain.
Hematocrit 37%
Hemoglobin 12 g/dL
Prealbumin 13 mg/dL
Serum albumin 3.5 g/dL
3. Other than the physician, what other disciplines could assist in this patients plan of care?