Possible airway obstruction
<span>The statement which states that a deficiency in zinc might result in stunted growth is true. Zinc is found in all cells of the body and it is necessary for immune system to work effectively, it also play a role in cell division and cell growth, thus, a deficiency of zinc might lead to improper cell division which may result in stunted growth.</span>
They would be administering hypertonic sodium chloride solution I.V.