Why Is Prolonged Diarrhea More Severe in Children Than It

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why is prolonged diarrhea more severe in children than it is in adults?

• A)Less water is absorbed from the colon in children.
• B)Fluid reserves are smaller in children.
• C)Children have a higher fluid volume intake.
• D)Children have diarrhea more often than adults.

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