Which Statement Best Describes Why Infants Are at Greater Risk

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes why infants are at greater risk for dehydration than older children?

• A) Infants have an increased ability to concentrate urine.
• B) Infants have a greater volume of intracellular fluid.
• C) Infants have a smaller body surface area.
• D) Infants have an increased extracellular fluid volume.

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