Why Are Infants Susceptible to Significant Losses in Total Body

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why are infants susceptible to significant losses in total body water (TBW) ?

• A) Because more than half of an infant's body weight is water
• B) Because infants have a slow metabolic rate
• C) Because infant's kidneys are not mature enough to counter fluids losses
• D) Because they are unable communicate adequately when they are thirsty

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