The nurse provides teaching to a group of nurses on the topic of children diagnosed with Kwashiorkor. Which statement is most accurate related to the diagnosis of Kwashiorkor?
A) "These children have a severe deficiency of vitamin D."
B) "It is important to increase the intake of protein for these children."
C) "The highest incidence of this disease is seen in children who are adolescents."
D) "The cause of this disease can be treated very simply."
Ans: B
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