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Description of Procedure An albumin blood test measures the amount of albumin in ones blood. Albumin is a protein manufactured by the liver that helps keep fluid within the bloodstream. It also helps carry materials throughout the body, including hormones, enzymes, and vitamins. Indications Possible nutritional deficiencies, diabetes mellitus management, jaundice, cirrosis, alcoholic hepatitis, cystic fibrosis, marasmus, chronic conditions of unknown origin

Interpretation of Findings A normal blood albumin level is 3.4 - 5.4 mg/ dL; low levels may indicate malnourishment, liver disease, kidney issues, or inflammatory disease; high levels may indicate dehydration, severe diarrhea, or the patient may possibly be taking steroids, insulins, or hormones

Potential Complications Blood tests carry very little risk for complications; may experience slight pain or bruising at the site in which the needle entered but most symptoms go away quickly and do not cause additional issues

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Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Assessment - health history, current medications, allergies; explain procedure to patient and purpose of this testing; encourage client to remain calm and refrain from moving during procedure; ensure specimens are promptly transported to lab for interpretation; infection prevention

Client Education Explain to client what their lab results mean and what it may indicate; educate patient on the causes of hypoalbuminemia and hyperalbuminemia; causes of microalbuminemia include obesity, type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and high blood pressure

Nursing Interventions Obtain health history from the patient; explain the procedure to the patient; if allergy to latex, avoid using equiptment containing it; observe standard precautions and follow standard guidelines; remove needle and apply direct pressure to the site; observe and assess ventipuncture site; evaluate the test results in relation to the patient’s symptoms and other tests performed

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