For a patient who has undergone major surgery, had complications, and is now in complete recovery, you would expect a gradual rise in which laboratory value?

a. albumin
b. glucose
c. C-reactive protein
d. BUN


a

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A) vitamin A deficiency. B) iodine deficiency. C) iron deficiency. D) vitamin C deficiency.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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