When Calculating Dosages for Infants and Children, Why Are Calculations

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Multiple Choice

When calculating dosages for infants and children, why are calculations using body surface area (BSA) thought to be more accurate than those that use body weight alone?

• A) BSA is calculated using the square root of a number, which is more complex and therefore more accurate.
• B) BSA is proportional to an individual's metabolic rate and correlates well with organ size.
• C) BSA requires rounding the answer to one decimal place, or the tenths place, so that the child does not receive too much medication.
• D) BSA is based on centimeters and kilograms, which are metric measurements and are more accurate.

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