The nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a 6-month-old infant.The nurse will monitor closely for signs of drug toxicity based on the knowledge that,compared to adults,infants have

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The liver and kidneys are the primary organs for metabolism and excretion and are immature in infants.This allows drugs to accumulate and increases the risk for drug toxicity.Infants have a lower proportion of body fat than adults and fewer protein receptors.They do have more rapid gastrointestinal transit time,but this decreases the amount of drug absorbed.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Medication to a 6-Month-Old