<prompt> Acute complication of PEM -HypothermiaHypoglycemiaHypokalemiaAll  <response>: 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. 