The nurse manager of the neonatal intensive care unit is preparing a handout for parents of ill newborns. Which statement should the nurse include?

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Neonates have a higher risk for becoming dehydrated due to their smaller fluid reserves and increased fluid needs. They also have immature kidneys, making it more difficult for them to regulate their fluid balance. Option A is not accurate as newborns cannot eliminate fluid as quickly as an adult. Option B is not entirely accurate as kidney function varies among individuals and premature infants may have less functional kidneys. Option D is not accurate as a small amount of sugar in the urine of a newborn is normal.

The Nurse Manager of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Is