The provider has ordered that vitamin D drops be given to a newborn. Based on the knowledge of drug distribution in infants, the nurse understands that the infant may need
a. a higher dose.
b. a lower dose.
c. less frequent dosing.
d. more frequent dosing.
ANS: B
Neonates and young infants tend to have less body fat than older children, meaning that they need less of fat-soluble medications since these medications won't be bound in fat tissue. Higher doses would lead to drug toxicity. Body fat does not affect the frequency of dosing.
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