What is the major difference between caring for an infant with burns and an adolescent with burns?
a. An increased risk of cardiovascular problems in the infant
b. A decreased need for caloric intake in the infant
c. An increased risk for hypervolemia in the adolescent
d. A decreased need for electrolyte replacement in the infant
A
The higher proportion of body fluid to body mass in infants increases the risk of cardiovascular problems because of a less effective cardiovascular response to changing intravascular volume. Infants are at an increased risk for protein and calorie deficiency because they have smaller muscle mass and lower body fat. Hypovolemia is a risk for all burn patients; however, the risk is higher for the infant than for the adolescent. There is an increased risk for electrolyte loss in the infant because of the larger body surface area.
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