Which of the following may result in hypoalbuminemia?

a. amino acid supplementation prior to surgery
b. a high protein diet with inadequate water
c. providing only a 5% dextrose in water solution after stress
d. giving a trauma patient enteral feeding only


Answer: c. providing only a 5% dextrose in water solution after stress

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