<prompt> Poor indicator to response during treatment of malnutrition includesPresence of edema on day 10Failure to gain at least 5gkgday by day 10Failure to gain at least 5gkgday for 3 consecutive days during the rehabilitation phaseAll of these  <response>: Guidelines on Hospital based management of severely malnourished childrenThe curent guidelines recommended in-patient hospital management of all severely malnourished children are divided into ten essential steps:Treatprevent hypoglycemiaTreatprevent hypothermiaTreatprevent dehydrationCorrect electrolyte imbalanceTreatprevent infectionCorrect micronutrient deficienciesStart cautious feedingAchieve catch-up growthProvide sensory stimulation and emotional supportPrepare for follow-up after recovery.Monitoring progress during treatmentGood weight gain is 10 gkgday and indicates a good response. It is recommended to continue with the same treatment.Moderate weight gain is 5-10 gkgday; food intake should be checked and the children should be screened for systemic infection.Poor weight gain is 5gkgday, screening for inadequate feeding, untreated infection, tuberculosis and psycho-logical problems is recommended.Indicators of failure to respond Primary failure to respond is indicated by:Failure to regain appetite by day 4.Failure to start losing edema by day 4.Presence of edema on day 10.Failure to gain at least 5.gkgday by day 10.Secondary failure to respond is indicated byfailure to gain at least 5gkgday for 3 consecutive days during the rehabilitation phase.Criteria for dischargeSeverely malnourished children are ready for discharge when the following criteria have been Wiled:The absence of infection.The child is eating at least 120-130 callcgday and receiving adequate micronutrients.There is consistent weight gain or at least 5 gkgday for 3 consecutive days on exclusive oral feeding.WFH is 90 of NCHS median; The child is still likely to have a low weight-for-age because of stunting.The absence of oedema.Completed immunization appropriate for age.Caretakers are sensitized to home care. 