Which rationale will the seasoned nurse share with the novice nurse regarding why the specific gravity for infants is lower than for older children?

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The specific gravity of urine is a measure of the concentration of solutes in the urine. Infants have less mature kidneys compared to older children, so they are less able to concentrate urine. Therefore, the specific gravity of their urine is lower. Choices A and B are not relevant to the specific gravity of urine, while choice C is true but does not fully explain why the specific gravity of infants is lower.

Which Rationale Will the Seasoned Nurse Share with the Novice