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Case Study Multiple Choice
Ms. Smith, an 85-year-old female, is admitted to a hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia since last month. The doctor suggests she consult a nutritionist because the nurse reports that she is not eating well.
Height: 5'5"Weight: 110 lbs Usual body weight: 125 lbs (6 months ago)
Albumin: 2.8 g/dL Hemoglobin: 12 g/dL Prealbumin: 14 mg/dL
Total lymphocyte count: 2500
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The dietitian wants to determine Ms. Smith's protein status by checking her transferrin levels. What level of transferrin would be considered to be within a normal range?
A. 108 mg/dL
B. 188 mg/dL
C. 265 mg/dL
D. 391 mg/dL
E. 410 mg/dL
Answer: C
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