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Unit 1: Principles of management
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Treatment
Q. Which statements below are true regarding the rehabilitation phase? Select all.

a) The aim of the rehabilitation stage is to re-build wasted tissue.
b) The desired rate of weight gain is >10g per kg body weight per day.
c) Children must have a feed that is high in energy and protein.
d)
The target intakes are 150 to 220kcal per kg per day and 4 to 6g protein per kg per day.

e) F100 can be used during rehabilitation.
f)
Ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) can be used, as this is high in energy and protein.

g) Family foods cannot be used.
Stabilisation
Rehabilitation
1. Hypoglycaemia
2. Hypothermia
3. Dehydration
4. Electrolytes
5. Infection
6. Micronutrients
7. Cautious feeding
8. Catch-up growth
9. Sensory stimulation
10. Prepare for follow-up
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