This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Acute complication of PEM - 
Select and explain. 
A. Hypothermia, B. Hypoglycemia, C. Hypokalemia, D. All
D: All
Answer: D: All 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Hypothermia; 'b' i.e., Hypoglycemia; 'c' i.e., Hypokalemia Acute complications of malnutrition (Mnemonic - SHIELDED) S --> Sugar deficiency, i.e. Hypoglycemia H --> Hypothermia I --> Infection and septic shock FL --> Electrolyte imbalance ---> reduced intracellular sodium, hypokalemia & hypomagnesemia. FE --> Dehydration --> Deficiency of iron, vitamins and other micronutrients.