In which of the following would you likely see very low albumin if it is drawn a few days after admission to an acute care facility?
a. anorexia nervosa
b. 30% full thickness burn
c. patient with newly diagnosed colon cancer
d. patient with COPD
Ans: b. 30% full thickness burn
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a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
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A) undernutrition B) poverty C) sanction D) famine
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a. reduces the absorption of vitamins A and E. b. is made from protein and vegetable oil. c. is heat stable and can withstand high temperatures. d. all of the above answers are correct e. none of the above answers is correct
What body component has the greatest variability in quantity and quality?
a. bone mass b. muscle mass c. fluid d. fat mass