In the management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) child, iron should be started: (A) Immediately, (B) On day 2 start of stabilization phase, (C) In Rehabilitation Phase, after fever subside, (D) Iron should never be given
Answer is C. Do not given Iron is Stabilization Phase. If given Iron releases free radical, causing injury to GIT.
Iron should be started in Rehabilitation Phase (after day 7)