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?
◦ Edema development is less of a problem.
◦ Overhydration is not difficult to manage.
◦ Daily fluid requirements are greater.
◦ The control of dehydration is more difficult.