FLAG A nurse is performing a comprehensive nutritional assessment for a client. After reviewing the client's laboratory results, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of protein deficiency?
A. WBC count 4,800/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3)
B. Sodium 135 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)
C. Prealbumin 8 mg/dL (15 to 36 mg/dL)
D. Thyroxine (T4) 3 mcg/dL (4 to 12 mcg/dL)
