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Case Study Questions
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John Wilson is a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher.He is 5'8" tall and weighs 136 pounds.His wife died nine months ago.During a routine visit to the doctor, it was noted that his weight had decreased 21 pounds since his visit a year ago.Mr.Wilson does not have any medical problems, though he does report feeling depressed and lonely.The physician ordered a panel of lab tests including albumin and transferrin.His albumin level was low, and his transferrin level was elevated.
-Mr.Wilson's elevated transferrin may be indicative of a deficiency of dietary:

• A)potassium.
• B)calcium.
• C)sodium.
• D)iron.

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