An obese patient with a non-healing DFU reports good intake. Which finding best identifies a risk for occult malnutrition?

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ASerum albumin level of 3.8 g/dL
BStable Hemoglobin A1c level of 7.5%
CSerum prealbumin level of 12 mg/dL
DBody Mass Index calculated above 30
EPatient report of three daily meals

✓ Correct answer: C. Serum prealbumin level of 12 mg/dL Prealbumin is a sensitive indicator of recent protein status; levels below 15 mg/dL suggest malnutrition despite obesity.

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