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A pediatric nurse is familiar with specific characteristics of children's skin. Which statement describes the common skin characteristics in a child?

An infant's skin and mucous membranes are easily injured and at risk for infection.

In children younger than 2 years, the skin is thicker and stronger than in adults.

A child's skin becomes less resistant to injury and infection as the child grows.

An individual's skin changes little over the life span.

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first one

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thats why you need to get shots for babies

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