Which of the Following Laboratory Results Indicates the Presence of Malnutrition

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following laboratory results indicates the presence of malnutrition?

• A) Serum albumin 2.8 g/dL
• B) Hemoglobin (Hgb) 11.3 g/dL
• C) Creatinine 1.9 mg/dL
• D) Hematocrit (Hct) 56%

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