Fluid Requirements for Infants Are Proportionately Greater Than Those for Adults

question 17

Multiple Choice

Fluid requirements for infants are proportionately greater than those for adults because:

• A)infants have less surface area for evaporation.
• B)infants are more active than adults.
• C)infants weigh less than adults.
• D)infants have immature kidneys that are not able to concentrate urine.

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