Multiple Choice
Infants are most susceptible to significant losses in total body water because of an infant's:
A) High body surface-to-body size ratio
B) Slow metabolic rate
C) Kidneys are not mature enough to counter fluid losses
D) Inability to communicate adequately when he or she is thirsty
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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