The nurse has been assigned to the pediatric floor. What actions by this nurse indicate an understanding of pharmacokinetic variables in children? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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- A: Premature infants have decreased hepatic and renal function, which can affect drug metabolism and excretion.- B: Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed systemically, which can lead to hyperglycemia in infants.- C: Propranolol is a beta-blocker that can cause toxicity in infants, including bradycardia and hypotension.

The Nurse Has Been Assigned to the Pediatric Floor