An infant has thin skin and little subcutaneous fat. Which of the following could be a result of these properties of an infant?
1. Increased absorption of harmful medications and chemical substances
2. Decreased absorption of topical medications
3. Retaining heat for longer periods of time
4. Easily regulated body temperature
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Rationale:
1. Thin skin and less subcutaneous fat cause the infant to have an increased absorption of harmful chemical substances and topical medications. Doses will need to be adjusted accordingly.
2. Thin skin and less subcutaneous fat cause the infant to have an increased absorption of harmful chemical substances and topical medications. Doses will need to be adjusted accordingly.
3. Thin skin and less subcutaneous fat cause the infant to become easily chilled, to lose heat rapidly, and to have difficulty regulating body temperature. They have an increased absorption of harmful chemical substances and topical medications.
4. Thin skin and less subcutaneous fat cause the infant to become easily chilled, to lose heat rapidly, and to have difficulty regulating body temperature. They have an increased absorption of harmful chemical substances and topical medications.
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