Multiple Choice
Why are infants susceptible to significant losses in total body water (TBW) ?
A) Because more than half of an infant's body weight is water
B) Because infants have a slow metabolic rate
C) Because an infant's kidneys are not mature enough to counter fluids losses
D) Because they are unable communicate adequately when they are thirsty
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