Which of the following make infants more susceptible to hypothermia?
A)Low body surface area for weight
B)Thicker skin
C)Limited ability to cope with cold stress
D)Higher pulse rate
E)Lower blood pressure

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Infants are more susceptible to hypothermia because of their large ratio of body surface area to weight, thinner skin, and limited ability to cope with cold stress. Infants have a higher pulse rate and lower blood pressure than adults, but this is unrelated to hypothermia.

Which of the Following Make Infants More Susceptible to Hypothermia