Albumin is not always a good indicator of nutrition status in patients with liver disease because:
a. it is often low due to the disease.
b. it is affected by elevated liver enzymes.
c. liver disease causes elevated levels of albumin.
d. ammonia levels affect albumin levels.
a
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