What type of diet is composed of clear liquid foods that become fluid at body temperature and requires minimal digestion and leaves minimal residue?

a) Mixing the specimen with developer prior to sending to the lab: The nurse is not responsible for mixing stool specimens with developer unless specified by a particular test protocol. The nurse typically sends the specimen as is.

b) Asking the patient to call the nursing station when the stool specimen has been collected: While the nurse may inform the patient of the need to call once the specimen is collected, the nurse is ultimately responsible for managing the collection process, not just the patient’s communication.

c) Leaving this responsibility for the oncoming nurse: The nurse is responsible for collecting and handling specimens according to the facility's procedures. The oncoming nurse would take over once the current nurse's shift ends, but the specimen collection should be completed during the current shift.

d) Obtaining the specimen according to facility procedure: The nurse is responsible for obtaining stool specimens following the specific procedures set by the facility to ensure proper collection and handling for accurate results.

a) Hemoglobin (Hgb) 11.3 g/dL: While a hemoglobin level of 11.3 g/dL is slightly below normal, it is not a definitive indicator of malnutrition. It may be related to anemia but not necessarily malnutrition.

b) Pre-albumin 10 mg/dL: Pre-albumin is a protein that reflects short-term nutritional status. A value of 10 mg/dL is below the normal range and suggests malnutrition, as pre-albumin levels decrease in states of inadequate protein intake.

c) Creatinine 1.9 mg/dL: Elevated creatinine levels typically indicate kidney dysfunction, not malnutrition. It is a marker of kidney health, not nutritional status.

d) Hematocrit (Hct) 56%: A hematocrit level of 56% is elevated, which could indicate dehydration, polycythemia, or other conditions, but it is not a direct indicator of malnutrition.