Stuart Was in a Serious Automobile Accident And, in Addition

question 47

Multiple Choice

 Stuart was in a serious automobile accident and, in addition to breaking several bones, he suffered a deep cut that was bleeding badly. As he waited for help to arrive, it is likely that Stuart was beginning to experience

• A) hyponatremia.
• B) strong osmotic thirst.
• C) strong hypovolemic thirst.
• D) both hyponatremia and hypovolemic thirst.

---

Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A psychiatric disorder identified by severe fluctuations in mood, comprising of intense emotional peaks (mania or hypomania) and troughs (depression).

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment involving psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction with adults, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.

Suicide

Purposefully causing one's own demise.

Lithium

A chemical element and mood-stabilizing drug used to treat mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder.