A patient is diagnosed with an acute onset of protein malnutrition. Which of the following laboratory tests would confirm this diagnosis?
1. albumin level 4.0 g/dL
2. prealbumin level 15 mg/dL
3. transferrin level 325 mcg/dL
4. BUN level 10 mg/dL
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Rationale: A prealbumin level of less than 17 mg/dL indicates protein-energy malnutrition. Since the half-life of prealbumin is 2-3 days, this laboratory tests assists in monitoring acute changes in nutritional status. The other choices are all within normal limits.
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