Full Answer Section

• Physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario and why you think this response occurred: The physiologic response to the stimulus presented in the scenario is fluid retention. This is because protein is needed to help the body retain fluids. When there is not enough protein, the body will retain fluids in an attempt to compensate.
• Cells that are involved in this process: The cells that are involved in this process include the cells of the immune system, the kidneys, and the liver. The immune system helps to fight off infection, which can be a complication of protein malnutrition. The kidneys help to remove excess fluid from the body, and the liver helps to metabolize protein.
• How another characteristic (e.g., gender, genetics) would change your response: Gender and genetics can both affect the way a person responds to protein malnutrition. For example, women are more likely to develop protein malnutrition than men. Additionally, people with certain genetic mutations are more likely to develop protein malnutrition.
• What might be a characteristic influencing your response: The patient’s age, weight, and overall health are all characteristics that could influence my response. Additionally, the patient’s medical history, including any medications they are taking, would also be important to consider.
• The scenario reflects this to be an unidentified race, so if this patient was African American would this create characteristics influenced by race? It may or may not just support your point with a citation.

Yes, race can influence the way a person responds to protein malnutrition. For example, African Americans are more likely to develop protein malnutrition than Caucasians. This is likely due to a number of factors, including socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and dietary habits.

A study published in the journal “Nutrition” found that African Americans were more likely to be protein deficient than Caucasians. The study also found that African Americans were more likely to have low levels of serum albumin, a protein that is important for fluid balance.

Another study, published in the journal “The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,” found that African Americans were more likely to have low levels of muscle mass than Caucasians. This is also a risk factor for protein malnutrition.

These studies suggest that race can be a significant factor in the development of protein malnutrition. However, it is important to note that other factors, such as socioeconomic status and access to healthcare, can also play a role.