One reason that infants are more vulnerable to fluid and electrolyte imbalances than adults is that:
A) they have a smaller surface area than adults in proportion to body weight.
B) water needs and losses per kilogram are lower than those for adults.
C) a greater percentage of body water in infants is extracellular.
D) infants have a lower metabolic turnover of water.
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