Laboratory test results in a critically ill patient include low prealbumin, low albumin, low total lymphocyte count, normal neutrophils, low sodium and chloride, and low hemoglobin and hematocrit. The patient has gained 10 pounds in the past 3 days
Prior to the weight gain, the patient was slightly underweight for height. Dietary intake before admission is not known. What is the best interpretation of this information?
A) Blood loss
B) Infection
C) Malnutrition
D) Fluid overload
C
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