This is a question for a Nursing Fundamentals class in a unit on Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balances.
2006-11-11 12:30:57 · 7 answers · asked by sshawn35 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
infant
2006-11-11 12:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by suthernjenn77 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In relation of body size to body surface, the infant is at greater risk of losing fluid , compared to an adult.It is very important to keep an infant hydrated, especially in bouts of diarrhea. Also the infant has less control of temperature and other functions.
2006-11-11 20:47:34 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I understand, the sweat glands are more active in adults, so an infant loses less fluid through sweating than an adult. Infants are more likely to lose fluid through diarrhoea etc. and not be able to replace it quickly enough through increased intake.
I don't know whether it is enough to compensate for the increased surface area to volume ratio compared to adults, though.
2006-11-12 01:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Labsci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infants, they have more surface area to body mass, an adult has more body mass under a smaller surface (proportionally).
2006-11-11 20:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by Huggles-the-wise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the infant of course......risk increase with fever and emergent if under 6 weeks of age
2006-11-15 03:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by bella36 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a infant
they also run a greater risk of complications due to dehydration
2006-11-11 20:39:19 · answer #6 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infants become dehydrated very quickly....
2006-11-11 21:19:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋