Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage 3 pressure ulcer. The nurse should recognize that which of the following laboratory findings will affect wound healing?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Low serum albumin (3.2 g/dL) indicates malnutrition, impairing collagen synthesis and tissue repair, thus delaying wound healing. Normal hemoglobin (A), INR (B), and WBC (D) do not directly impact healing in this context.