The correct option is "A" i.e Severe illness of the child.
What is malnutrition?
When the body lacks the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients necessary to maintain healthy tissues and organ function, malnutrition sets in.
People who are either undernourished or overnourished can develop malnutrition. In contrast to nutritional deficiencies, dietary imbalances cause higher childhood malnutrition in the United State
When vital nutrients are not sufficiently consumed or are lost more quickly than they can be supplied, undernutrition results. Overeating, eating the wrong stuff, not exercising enough, and taking excessive amounts of vitamins or other nutritional supplements all contribute to overnutrition. Being more than 20% overweight or consuming a diet high in fat and salt both raise the risk of overnutrition.
The nurse is caring for a child who is frequently hospitalized with either an injury or infection. On further assessment of the child's medical history, the nurse finds that the child had delayed immunization and malnutrition. What possible reason does the nurse consider for delayed immunization and malnutrition in the child?
(A)Severe illness of the child
(B)Improper growth of the child
(C)Physical abuse by the parents
(D)Physical neglect by the parents
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