A 15-month-old child is brought to the OPD with diarrhea. He has sunken eyes, dry skin, poor elasticity and is lethargic. The child is diagnosed with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). This child is classified as:

Correct option is D

Ans. (d) Sol. The child in this case is showing signs of severe dehydration and malnutrition. This is classified under Self-reflection, where the primary care team must evaluate their intervention strategies to address the malnutrition and dehydration.
· (a) Prehospital: This refers to care provided before the patient reaches a medical facility.
· (b) Mentorship: Mentorship involves guidance and training provided to individuals, not relevant in this context.
· (c) Peer group support: Refers to support groups, but it doesn't specifically address this case of severe malnutrition.