A State of PEM Where There Is a Severe Deficiency

question 36

Multiple Choice

A state of PEM where there is a severe deficiency of calories is known as

• A)marasmic kwashiorkor.
• B)edema.
• C)kwashiorkor.
• D)marasmus.

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Definitions:

Localized Inflammatory Response

An immune system response confined to a specific area of the body, marked by signs of redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.

Edema, Redness

Symptoms indicating swelling often caused by fluid retention in the body’s tissues and the redness often associated with inflammation or infection.

Dilatation and Effacement

The process during labor where the cervix becomes thinner (effacement) and opens (dilation) to allow the passage of the baby.

Electronic Infusion Device

A device used to deliver fluids, such as nutrients and medications, into a patient's body in controlled amounts.