Insufficient energy and/or protein to meet metabolic demands, leading to impairment in normal physiologic processes.
Commonly seen in children in resource-limited countries; estimated...
Diagnostic historical criteria for malnutrition:
Inadequate nutrient intake, based on estimated energy needs versus measured energy consumed
Weight loss (measured as amount or percentag...
Slowly restore and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
Initiate oral iron and folate supplements (begin iron therapy ~2 weeks after initiation of dietary treatment to avoi...
Frequent assessment until weight stabilized (BMI >18.5 kg/m2)
Frequent electrolyte monitoring (including phosphorous and magnesium) to evaluat...
E46 Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
E41 Nutritional marasmus
E40 Kwashiorkor
E61.8 Deficiency of other specified nutrient elements
E42 Marasmic kwashiorkor
E44.0 Moderate protein-calori...
Malnutrition is a major contributor to preventable deaths worldwide, especially in children
Attention to slow feeding and frequent electrolyte monitoring will prevent re-feeding syndrom...
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