Protein-energy malnutrition may be reflected in reduced values for which of the following? 1. Albumin levels 2. Lymphocyte count 3. Transferrin 4. Red blood cell count
a. 1, 2, and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 3 and 4 only
ANS: A
Protein-energy malnutrition may be reflected in low values for albumin, transferrin, transthyretin, retinol-binding protein, and total lymphocyte count.
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