Which Laboratory Test Result Most Accurately Reflects a Patient's Nutritional

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which laboratory test result most accurately reflects a patient's nutritional status?

• A) Albumin
• B) Prealbumin
• C) Transferrin
• D) Hemoglobin

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Definitions:

Coupon Rate

A bond's annual yield rate, represented as a percentage of its par value.

Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or other debt instrument to a change in interest rates, often expressed in years.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, often used in reference to bonds.

Immunization

A strategy used in fixed income to shield a portfolio from interest rate fluctuations by aligning the durations of assets and liabilities.