Six-Month-Old Luka's Weight, Height, and Head Circumference Are Substantially Below

question 4

Multiple Choice

Six-month-old Luka's weight, height, and head circumference are substantially below age-related growth norms. Luka is withdrawn and apathetic. A disturbed parent-infant relationship contributed to Luka's failure to grow normally. Luka most likely suffers from

• A) growth faltering.
• B) malnutrition.
• C) marasmus.
• D) food insecurity.

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Definitions:

Child's Cooperation

The willingness or ability of a child to work together with others or follow instructions, often in the context of education or healthcare.

Arms Down

An instruction often given in various contexts (e.g., during physical examinations or exercises) to position the arms alongside the body.

Confused Patient

An individual experiencing disorientation regarding time, place, or identity, often observed in healthcare settings.

Medication Refusal

The act of a patient choosing not to take a prescribed medication, which may affect treatment outcomes.