Useful laboratory measures that indicate protein–energy malnutrition in hospitalized elders include a serum albumin level below____
A. 3.4 g/dl
B. 4.2 g/dl
C. 5.2 g/dl
D. 6.4 g/dl
ANS: A
Useful laboratory measures that indicate protein-energy malnutrition or potentially poor outcomes in hospitalized elders include a serum albumin level below 3.4 g/dL and total cholesterol below 160 mg/dL.
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