Which of the Following Individuals Will Be at the Lowest

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals will be at the lowest risk for an electrolyte imbalance?

• A) A 42-year-old with an estimated blood loss of 1/2 pint because of traumatic injury
• B) A 28-year-old with third-degree burns to an estimated 30% of his body
• C) A 31-year-old who has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days
• D) A 55-year-old suffering from heat stroke after running a marathon

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