A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He has been prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the following before administering the drug?
That the infant's skin has greater permeability than that of an adult
That there is less body surface area to be concerned about
That there is decreased absorption rates of topical drugs in infants
That there is a lower concentration of water in an infant's body compared with an adult
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