A group of pediatric nurses accepts an international assignment in an underdeveloped country. The nurses are informed that they will be caring for many children with kwashiorkor. The nurses will create a care plan focusing on which primary nutrient for these children?

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Kwashiorkor is a form of severe malnutrition caused by a lack of protein in the diet, despite an adequate intake of calories. The care plan for children with kwashiorkor should primarily focus on replenishing protein to address the specific nutritional deficiency causing their condition.

A Group of Pediatric Nurses Accepts an International Assignment in an Underdeveloped