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A 2-year-old in a rural clinic has bilateral pitting oedema of the feet, a thin sparse hair pattern and is miserable. Mid-upper-arm circumference is 12.0 cm. According to IMCI and SA nutritional guidelines, how should this child be classified?

Moderate acute malnutrition, manage as outpatient Normal nutritional status Uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition for outpatient therapeutic feeding Complicated severe acute malnutrition requiring inpatient care

Correct Answer:

Complicated severe acute malnutrition requiring inpatient care

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