Which of the following laboratory results is consistent with protein-losing enteropathy (PLE)?
A) Hyperproteinemia
B) Hypoalbuminemia
C) Hyponatremia
D) Hypercholesterolemia

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Protein-losing enteropathy is characterized by the loss of proteins from the gastrointestinal tract, leading to hypoalbuminemia due to the loss of albumin.

Which of the Following Laboratory Results Is Consistent with Protein-Losing