Fluid and Electrolyte Balance in Children

Infants have a slower respiratory rate than adults.

Infants have a smaller extracellular fluid volume.

Infants have a higher BMR to support cellular and tissue growth. (correct)

Infants have a lower BSA in relation to the mass of active tissue.

It decreases the need for excretion of metabolic wastes.

It reduces the production of metabolic wastes.

It causes more water loss through breathing. (correct)

It leads to increased water retention.

Low extracellular fluid volume.

Higher basal metabolism rate (BMR). (correct)

Smaller body surface area (BSA).

Lower metabolic rate.

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