A Child with Marasmus Differs from a Child with Kwashiorkor

question 51

Multiple Choice

A child with marasmus differs from a child with kwashiorkor in that a marasmic child:

• A)has a skin rash.
• B)experiences edema.
• C)may suffer brain impairment.
• D)develops a fatty liver.
• E)develops lung problems.

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