Burns pose a greater risk to infants and children for which of the following reasons?
A) Pediatric patients have a greater risk of heart problems associated with the burn.
B) Pediatric patients have a greater risk of shock from the burn.
C) Infants and children have a greater risk of infection from the burn.
D) None of the above

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Infants and children have a greater risk of shock from burns due to their larger body surface area relative to their body volume, which can lead to more significant fluid loss and hemodynamic instability.

Burns Pose a Greater Risk to Infants and Children for Which