A child with marasmus
A) has a bloated abdomen due to edema.
B) is hyperactive and irritable.
C) is very susceptible to infections.
D) has bowed legs and a deformed rib cage.

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A child with marasmus is severely malnourished and has wasted muscles, a shrunken appearance, and a weakened immune system, making them highly susceptible to infections. They do not typically have a bloated abdomen due to edema (this is more commonly seen in children with kwashiorkor), and they are generally lethargic and apathetic rather than hyperactive and irritable. Bowed legs and a deformed rib cage are more commonly associated with rickets, a condition caused by a deficiency in vitamin D.

A Child with Marasmus