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SAM can lead to electrolyte derangement
SAM can lead to electrolyte derangement
True
The WHO 10 STEPS provide guidelines for the treatment of children with SAM
The WHO 10 STEPS provide guidelines for the treatment of children with SAM
True
The rehabilitation phase of SAM treatment involves intensive feeding and emotional isolation
The rehabilitation phase of SAM treatment involves intensive feeding and emotional isolation
False
The rectal temperature for diagnosing hypothermia is often above 37°C
The rectal temperature for diagnosing hypothermia is often above 37°C
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SAM evaluation includes investigations like chest radiograph and 2D ECHO
SAM evaluation includes investigations like chest radiograph and 2D ECHO
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Stabilization phase of SAM treatment lasts for 2-6 weeks
Stabilization phase of SAM treatment lasts for 2-6 weeks
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Hypoglycaemia is not a common cause of death for children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM)
Hypoglycaemia is not a common cause of death for children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM)
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Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) is not included in the investigations for SAM evaluation
Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) is not included in the investigations for SAM evaluation
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The follow-up phase of SAM treatment lasts from 1 week to 6 months
The follow-up phase of SAM treatment lasts from 1 week to 6 months
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All children with SAM should be managed at home without the need for admission to a health facility
All children with SAM should be managed at home without the need for admission to a health facility
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