A Newborn Infant Is in the Clinic for a Well-Baby

A newborn infant is in the clinic for a well-baby checkup. The nurse observes the infant for the possibility of fluid loss because of which of these factors?

A) Subcutaneous fat deposits are high in the newborn.
B) Sebaceous glands are overproductive in the newborn.
C) The newborn's skin is more permeable than that of the adult.
D) The amount of vernix caseosa dramatically rises in the newborn.