The child with marasmus differs from the child with kwashiorkor in that the:
A)marasmic child has a skin rash.
B)marasmic child experiences edema.
C)marasmic child is young enough to suffer brain impairment.
D)marasmic child develops a fatty liver.

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The marasmic child is typically older and has suffered from prolonged, severe malnutrition, which can lead to brain impairment. The child with kwashiorkor, on the other hand, is more likely to experience edema and may also develop a skin rash or enlarged liver. The marasmic child is usually younger than the child with kwashiorkor and is at greater risk for brain impairment due to long-term malnutrition. Unlike the child with kwashiorkor, the marasmic child does not typically experience edema (characterized by swollen limbs and a distended belly) or develop a fatty liver. Skin rash is also not a characteristic feature of marasmus.

The Child with Marasmus Differs from the Child with Kwashiorkor