Which of the Following Is True of Dehydration

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of dehydration?

• A) Is characterized by poor skin turgor and "tenting"
• B) Is accompanied by a decrease in urine specific gravity
• C) Causes a shift of water from the vasculature into the interstitium
• D) Is generally treated with a diuretic

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Definitions:

Basal Cell Carcinoma

A type of skin cancer that arises from the basal cells, characterized by slow growth and being the most common yet least dangerous form of skin cancer.

Abnormal Thyroid Shape

A variation from the normal anatomical structure of the thyroid gland, which can indicate disease or dysfunction.

Enlarged Thyroid Gland

A condition characterized by the abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland, which can indicate various thyroid disorders.

Gag Reflex

An involuntary contraction of the back of the throat triggered by an object touching the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue, area around the tonsils, or the back of the throat.