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A 35-year-old man with duodenal stump leak after partial gastrectomy is receiving central parenteral nutrition containing the standard D25W, 4.25% amino acid solution. Which is TRUE of essential fatty acid deficiency seen after hyperalimentation?

AIt occurs if soybean oil is given only once weekly.
BIt is usually noted at the end of the first week.
CIt causes dry scaly skin with loss of hair. (Correct Answer)
DIt is accompanied by hypercholesterolemia.