NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Bleeding gums
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Dry, flaky skin
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Weak muscles
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Swollen abdomen
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Detailed explanation-1: -Clinical signs and symptoms of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) include the following: Poor weight gain. Slowing of linear growth. Behavioral changes-Irritability, apathy, decreased social responsiveness, anxiety, and attention deficits.
Detailed explanation-2: -reduced appetite. lack of interest in food and drink. feeling tired all the time. feeling weaker. getting ill often and taking a long time to recover. wounds taking a long time to heal. poor concentration. feeling cold most of the time. More items
Detailed explanation-3: -Delayed or slow growth. Lower Immunity. Poor Concentration. Bone or Joint Pain. Constant Hunger. Sluggish feeling or constant fatigue. Slow wound healing. Decreased muscle development. More items •01-Dec-2021