Compared with an adult, an infant has a greater content of extracellular fluid, as well as a greater rate of fluid exchange. What effect does this have on the fluid balance of a child compared with that of an adult?
a. Edema development is less of a problem.
b. Overhydration is not difficult to manage.
c. Daily fluid requirements are greater.
d. The control of dehydration is more difficult.
Ans: d. The control of dehydration is more difficult.
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