Prealbumin Testing for Malnutrition Detection

Identifying Malnutrition in Time to Make a Difference by Cindy Mulder MS, MSN, RNC, CNP APPROXIMATELY 30% TO 60% of hospitalized patients have protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM)—a condition that increases the time needed to recover from injuries, raises the number of complications, and lengthens hospital stay. But early detection of nutritional deficiencies can improve patient outcomes and decrease healthcare costs. The Prealbumin Advantage