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Children and infants who are burned are more likely to suffer more significant fluid loss than adults because:
 
  a. a larger portion of a pediatric patient's body mass consists of water.
  b. IVs cannot be established as easily.
  c. their body surface area is larger in proportion to their body volume.
  d. crying associated with pain and anxiety will add to volume loss.

Question 2

A person with a decreased ability to meet daily needs on an independent basis suffers from a(n) ___________________ _____ ___________________ _____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

functional impairment



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