A Mother Asks Why Her 6-Year-Old Requires a Daily Dose

question 3

Multiple Choice

A mother asks why her 6-year-old requires a daily dose of digoxin that is twice that of an adult.The nurse explains that the larger dose is necessary because of which of the following characteristics of children?

• A) Greater resistance to medications
• B) Variations in development of drug receptors
• C) A slower metabolic rate than adults
• D) More total body water,which dilutes the drug

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Definitions:

Authoritarian Societies

Societies characterized by strong centralized power and limited political freedoms, where authority is typically concentrated in a small group or a single individual.

Citizen Control

The extent to which citizens influence government policies and decisions, often measured through mechanisms like voting, protests, and civic engagement.

State

The state is a political organization with centralized government that maintains a monopoly of the legitimate use of force within a certain geographical territory.

Unorthodox Ways

Methods or practices that diverge from what is traditionally accepted or established.