Based on the physiology of an infant's renal system, what does the nurse need to know about administering drugs to infants?
a. Drugs are excreted more rapidly in infants.
b. Renal function reaches maturity at 1 month, so normal dosages can be administered to infants older than 1 month.
c. Dosages must be reduced until age 1 year.
d. Dosages must be increased until age 1 year.
c
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The letter C is the ________ _______ of water on the Fahrenheit thermometer
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Theories of any professional discipline are useless if they do not have an impact on practice
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.