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Unit assessment
Choose the most appropriate answers.
3. What visible signs of SAM can you see?
a) Moderate oedema (++)
b) Severe oedema (+++)
c) Severe wasting
d) Wasting
e) Severe dermatosis
f) Loose skin and skin folds
g) Skin discolouration
h) Bones clearly showing (ribs, collar bones, facial bones, spine,
shoulder blades)
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The answers are b) and e). Severe oedema refers to generalised
oedema, including feet, legs, hands, arms and face. Severe
dermatosis refers to patches of flaking skin with raw
areas or fissures.
Please answer the question first.
