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Carol Zaragoza
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Which laboratory test result most accurately reflects a patient's nutritional status?

A) Albumin
B) Prealbumin
C) Transferrin
D) Hemoglobin

Nutritional Status

The condition of an individual's health as influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients.

Prealbumin

A protein found in the blood that is used as a marker for nutritional status and to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions.

Albumin

A protein found in blood plasma that helps maintain osmotic pressure and transport substances throughout the body.

  • Discern the repercussions of nutritional deficiencies on health status.
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