Which patient may require additional nutritional assessment?
a. A male patient with a blood glucose level of 100 mg/dl
b. A pregnant patient with a hemoglobin level of 10.5 g/dl
c. A female patient with a prealbumin level of 25 mg/dl
d. A male patient with a serum triglyceride level of 100 mg/dl
ANS: B
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