Which of the following levels of albumin are consistent with severe malnutrition?
a. Less than 3.0 g/dl
b. Less than 2.5 g/dl
c. Less than 2.2 g/dl
d. Less than 4.0 g/dl
ANS: C
Serum albumin concentration is the most frequently used laboratory measure of nutritional status, a value less than 2.2 g/dl generally reflecting severe malnutrition.
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