The location of the kidneys in the child in relationship to the location of the kidneys in the adult makes what occurrence a greater likelihood in the child?
A) The adult has less fat to cushion the kidney
B) The child has a greater risk for trauma to the kidney
C) The child has more frequent urges to empty the bladder
D) The adult has a greater chance of retaining fluids than the child
Ans: B
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