Evaluate Mr. Hayato's biochemical indices relevant to nutritional status on 3/26
What will be an ideal response?
• Albumin, total protein, and prealbumin are all within normal limits, indicating no change or depletion of visceral protein stores.
• He also presents with an elevated LDL, low HDL, and abnormal LDL/HDL ratio.
• Though not of critical concern at this moment due to his respiratory crisis, they are consistent with long-term cardiac risk.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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