Why are infants more vulnerable to fluid and electrolyte imbalances than adults?
a. They have a smaller surface area than adults in proportion to body weight.
b. Water needs and losses per kilogram are lower than those for adults.
c. A greater percentage of body water in infants is extracellular.
d. Infants have a lower metabolic turnover of water.
ANS: C
A greater percentage of body water is contained in the extracellular compartment of children under 2 years of age.
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