Bulous Is 20 Months Old and Was Recently Weaned

question 61

Multiple Choice

Bulous is 20 months old and was recently weaned. He has an unbalanced diet very low in protein. Bulous has an enlarged belly, swollen feet, a skin rash, and thinning hair. Bulous most likely has

• A) iron-deficiency anemia.
• B) kwashiorkor.
• C) nonorganic failure to thrive.
• D) marasmus.

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Definitions:

Product

Substance formed by a chemical reaction. Compare with reactant.

Valence Shell

The outermost shell of an atom containing the electrons most involved in forming chemical bonds.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms as it is a key component of amino acids and nucleic acids.

Electrons

Particles within atoms that carry a negative electrical charge and serve as the main conductors of electrical current in solids.