A statement that characterizes neonatal renal function in the very low birth weight neonate, is that the neonate has an
a. inability of the proximal tubule to reabsorb adequate amounts of sodium
b. inability to dilute urine to the same degree as the adult
c. increased bicarb reabsorption In the proximal tubule
Answer: a. inability of the proximal tubule to reabsorb adequate amounts of sodium
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