A patient is having diagnostic laboratory tests drawn to assess her nutritional status. The nurse explains to the patient that there are several laboratory tests that will be used as assessment tools for nutritional status, including which of the following? Select all that apply.

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Triglyceride, ferritin, and prealbumin levels are commonly used to assess nutritional status. Triglycerides can indicate lipid metabolism, ferritin reflects iron stores, and prealbumin is a marker for protein status. Calcium and sodium levels are not direct indicators of nutritional status.

A Patient Is Having Diagnostic Laboratory Tests Drawn to Assess