A previously well-nourished patient with fever is admitted to the hospital. His laboratory tests reveal albumin 2.1 g/dL, C-reactive protein 30 mg/L, serum calcium 7.2 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of the hypoalbuminemia?

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A previously well-nourished patient with fever is admitted to the hospital. His laboratory tests reveal albumin 2.1 g/dL, C-reactive protein 30 mg/L, serum calcium 7.2 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of the hypoalbuminemia?

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