What is the role of the nurse in severe acute malnutrition?
                                
                                
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                                Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a major contributor to child mortality globally, particularly among children under five years of age. In addressing this crisis, the nurse is an indispensable frontline caregiver, orchestrating the multi-faceted response required for patient recovery and survival.