The nurse must understand the unique actions of drugs in pediatric patients to deliver safe and effective pharmacologic therapy.What factor would lead to the dilution of the drug furosemide (Lasix) in the newborn?
A) Higher proportion of water to fat dilutes water-soluble drugs.
B) Higher proportion of fat to water dilutes water-soluble drugs.
C) There is no dilution of the drug in pediatric patients.
D) Lower proportion of fat to water dilutes water-soluble drugs.
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