Ms Smith, an 85-Year-Old Female, Is Admitted to a Hospital

question 58

Multiple Choice

Ms. Smith, an 85-year-old female, is admitted to a hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia since last month. The doctor suggests she consult a nutritionist because the nurse reports that she is not eating well.
Height: 5'5"Weight: 110 lbs Usual body weight: 125 lbs (6 months ago) Albumin: 2.8 g/dL Hemoglobin: 12 g/dL Prealbumin: 14 mg/dL
Total lymphocyte count: 2500
-Which biochemical indicator would be used by the medical doctor to determine Ms. Smith's inflammatory status?

• A) IGF-1
• B) fibronectin
• C) CRP
• D) albumin
• E) transferrin

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