The nurse is caring for a client with a body mass index (BMI) of 31 kg/m2, anormal C-reactive protein level, and low transferrin and albumin levels. The nurse will plan client teaching to increase the client's intake of foods that are high in which of the following?
A)Iron
B)Protein
C)Calories
D)Carbohydrate

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The client's C-reactive protein and transferrin levels indicate low protein stores. The BMI is in the obese range, so increasing caloric intake is not indicated. The data do not indicate a need for increased carbohydrate or iron intake.

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