A Fluid Volume Deficit Can Be Caused by Either Dehydration

question 12

Multiple Choice

A fluid volume deficit can be caused by either dehydration or hypovolemia. What is the distinction between the two?

• A) In hypovolemia all fluid compartments have decreased volumes.
• B) In dehydration intracellular fluid volume is depleted.
• C) In hypovolemia only blood volume is low.
• D) In dehydration only blood volume is low.

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