Why are pediatric patients, especially girls, susceptible to urinary tract infections?
a. Genetically females have a weaker immune system
b. Females have a short and proximal urethra in relation to the vagina
c. Girls are more sexually active than males
d. Girls have a weakened musculature and sphincter tone
ANS: B
Pediatric patients, especially girls, are susceptible to urinary tract infections because of the short urethra.
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