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The correct answer is:

FALSE:

Making a prognosis on the cognitive ability in not possible based on the above information. The x-rays are most consistent with nutritional rickets which should be able to be treated leaving her with little disability. Her encephalopathy is also not severe based on the fact that she started walking at age 27 months.


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