#492: MMM - Why Low Albumin Causes Edema

About this episode

This episode explains the connection between low albumin levels and edema in patients, detailing its clinical implications and nursing priorities.

If you've ever wondered why your patients with low albumin also have edema, hit play and I'll explain. You'll see that the "why" behind this connection makes total sense and it will stick with you forever. This is a quick episode that covers what albumin is and does in the body, what happens when it's low (hello edema!), where you'll most likely see this clinically and your nursing priorities when you see low albumin. ___________________ ⁠Nursing School Survival Blueprint⁠ - Feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to approach nursing school? Download this free Blueprint to understand exactly what's working against you — and what to do instead. Straight A Nursing Study Resources⁠⁠ - ⁠Check out everything Straight A Nursing has to offer, including free resources and online courses to help you succeed! 💕Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode! ___________________ The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare…

People in this episode

Host: Maureen Osuna

Topics covered

• albumin
• edema
• nursing priorities
• clinical practice
• patient care

Keywords

• albumin
• edema
• nursing school
• patient care
• clinical practice
• health education

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Organizations: Straight A Nursing, Airwave Media Network

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