One Reason That Infants Are More Vulnerable to Fluid and Electrolyte

question 35

Multiple Choice

One reason that infants are more vulnerable to fluid and electrolyte imbalances than adults is that:

• A) they have a smaller surface area than adults in proportion to body weight.
• B) water needs and losses per kilogram are lower than those for adults.
• C) a greater percentage of body water in infants is extracellular.
• D) infants have a lower metabolic turnover of water.

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