Why Must the Pediatric Nurse Be Cautious About Medicating Infants

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why must the pediatric nurse be cautious about medicating infants and young children?

• A)They are less susceptible to medication effects than adults.
• B)They are more susceptible to medication effects than adults.
• C)They are equally susceptible to medication effects as adults.
• D)They are more susceptible to drug interactions than adults.

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