A patient who suffered extensive third-degree burns needs to undergo testing to evaluate nutritional status related to this condition.Which test would be most appropriate for this purpose?
A)Protein C, blood
B)Protein S, blood
C)Total protein, urine
D)Total protein, blood

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Total protein test in the blood would be the most appropriate test to evaluate the nutritional status of a patient with extensive burns, as it can indicate whether the patient is experiencing malnutrition or has sufficient protein intake to support healing and recovery. Protein C and S blood tests are not used to evaluate nutritional status, while a total protein test in urine is not as reliable as the blood test.

A Patient Who Suffered Extensive Third-Degree Burns Needs to Undergo