Pediatric patients require special consideration because their small size increases the risk of ________ and toxicity.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
overdose
A child's small size increases the risk of overdose and toxicity; great care must be taken to administer the correct amount of medication.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false