Which patient would benefit the most from a nutritional assessment?
1) Weight less than 85% of ideal body weight
2) Intentional weight loss greater than 10 pounds
3) Weight more than 120% of the ideal body weight
4) Serum albumin concentration greater than 3.5 g/dL
ANS: 3
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