List the abnormal lab values found for RC and give the possible reason why they could be out of line
• Glucose is high but blood test was random. It is not high for a random test.
• BUN and Cr are high and could indicate a renal complication.
• Serum albumin is low, indicating protein malnutrition. Does not have to be caused by just a low protein intake, but could be a severely low total caloric intake.
• AST, ALT, ALP are all elevated and indicate a liver abnormality.
• Chol, TG, and LDL are all elevated. Could be related to diet, heredity, sedentary life style, or any combination of the above.
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