Which of the following blood tests is most useful for day-to-day monitoring of long-term trends in the nutrition status of the patient?
a. Albumin levels
b. Total white blood cell count
c. Hematocrit
d. Serum potassium levels
ANS: A
The general availability and stability of albumin levels from day to day make it one of the most useful tests for assessing long-term trends (Table 23-2).
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