Infants who undergo surgery are at greater risk than adults for which of these possible complications?
a. hyperthermia c. fluid overload
b. cardiac arrest d. prolonged wound healing
C
Infants easily become dehydrated or experience fluid overload with resultant electrolyte imbalances.
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