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Unit assessment
Choose the most appropriate answers.
4. What visible signs of SAM can you see?
a) Moderate oedema (++)
b) Generalised oedema grade (+++)
c) Severe wasting
d) Wasting
e) Moderate 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 d), g) and h). The child has skin discoloration,
which often is an early sign of change in malnutrition.
There is some wasting of the upper arms and the shoulder
blades show, but wasting does not appear severe.
Please answer the question first.
