Which of the following is a telling symptom of kwashiorkor?
A) The child appears grossly dehydrated.
B) The child always feels cold and is mentally impaired.
C) Marasmus is also present in the community.
D) Children typically have a grossly swollen belly.
E) Children have a "skin and bones" appearance.

Question

Which of the following is a telling symptom of kwashiorkor? 
A) The child appears grossly dehydrated. 
B) The child always feels cold and is mentally impaired. 
C) Marasmus is also present in the community. 
D) Children typically have a grossly swollen belly. 
E) Children have a "skin and bones" appearance.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Children with kwashiorkor typically have a swollen belly due to an enlarged liver and accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. Option A is a symptom of dehydration, which is not specific to kwashiorkor. Option B may be associated with other conditions, but is not a defining symptom of kwashiorkor. Option C suggests a community with malnutrition, but not necessarily the presence of kwashiorkor itself. Option E describes the appearance of a child with marasmus, which is a different type of malnutrition.

Which of the Following Is a Telling Symptom of Kwashiorkor