Which patient may require additional nutritional assessment?
A) A male patient with a blood glucose level of 100 mg/dl
B) A pregnant patient with a hemoglobin level of 10.5 g/dl
C) A female patient with a prealbumin level of 25 mg/dl
D) A male patient with a serum triglyceride level of 100 mg/dl

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The expected hemoglobin level for a pregnant patient is 12 to 16 g/dl. Patient A's glucose level is within normal limits. Patient C's prealbumin level is within normal limits. Patient D's triglyceride level is within normal limits.

Which Patient May Require Additional Nutritional Assessment