Which feature of a pediatric patient would the nurse recognize as most affecting the distribution of a fat soluble drug?
A. The slower gastric emptying.
B. The lower serum protein levels.
C. The gastric acid level.
D. The total body water (TBW).
Answer: D. The total body water (TBW).
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A nurse is assigned to care for four children who have acute kidney injury (AKI). Which child should the nurse see first after obtaining the handoff report?
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