Special considerations MUST be given to pregnant, pediatric, and geriatric patients with regard to medication administration because they:

A) present with variations in metabolic function, fluid distribution, and body compositions.
B) have difficulty in understanding "why" medications are given.
C) present difficulties in establishing IV access that may warrant use of alternative routes.
D) none of the above

Answer: A

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