This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition, Subject name: Pediatrics
When can a severely malnourished child be safely discharged from the hospital? 
Select and explain. 
A. The child attains his height for age, B. The child reaches his ideal weight for height, C. The child loses edema and stas gaining weight, D. The child attains weight for his age
C: The child loses edema and stas gaining weight
Answer: C: The child loses edema and stas gaining weight 
Explanation: The child is said to have recovered when his weight for height is 90% of the NCHS median or has 15% weight gain, and he has no edema.Ref: Page 107; Ghai essential pediatrics; 8th edition