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Treatment
Fatima is 1 year 8 months old, 67.0cm and 6.5kg. Her weight-for-length is between -1 & -2SD. She has generalised oedema,
including feet, legs, hands, arms and face, peeling skin and thin hair.
Q. Which steps would you take in managing Fatima’s condition in the stabilisation phase?
Q. Which steps would you take in managing Fatima’s condition in the stabilisation phase?
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| a) Treat and prevent hypoglycaemia. |
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| b) Prepare for discharge and follow up. |
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| c) Start cautious feeding. |
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| d) Provide sensory stimulation. |
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| e) Treat and prevent hypothermia. |
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| f) Provide catch up growth. |
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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
Click each step for the description
Please complete the question.
Please complete the question.
