An elderly man was admitted to the unit with hypoproteinemia dueto chronic malnutrition. His medical history reveals the following:HTN, CHF. His medications are: Digoxin 0.125 mg qd; Lasix 40 mg qd;KCL 20 mEq qd; Lisinopril 10 mg qd. Physical examination reveals athin, cachexic male, who has edematous hands, and feet. BP 98/50;HR 90; HT; 5’9″; Wt; 62 kg. His lab reveals a total protein levelof 4.8 g/dL, K+ of 3.8, Na 131, Hematocrit 30.

He is going to receive one unit of 5% albumin. How doesit work in this situation? Why not just feed him?

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