A nine-month-old infant is hospitalized with vomiting and diarrhea. The mother questions why her child needed hospitalization since her school-age nephew had the same symptoms and was treated at home. The nurse would explain that an infant is more at risk for dehydration than a school-age child because: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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Infants have a higher percentage of their body weight as extracellular fluid, making them more susceptible to dehydration. Additionally, their kidneys are less mature and less efficient at conserving water compared to those of school-age children.

A Nine-Month-Old Infant Is Hospitalized with Vomiting and Diarrhea