Question

Hypotension during an episode of dehydration indicates that the body is:

a) decompensating due to an excessive loss of blood as well as water and key electrolytes.
b) no longer capable of effectively pulling fluid from the interstitial space and the cellular area.
c) compensating by releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from the sympathetic nervous system.
d) shifting water from inside the cells to the interstitial space in an attempt to maintain perfusion.

Answer 1

Hypotension during dehydration indicates decompensation due to excessive loss of blood and water.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypotension during an episode of dehydration indicates that the body is decompensating due to an excessive loss of blood as well as water and key electrolytes. This is option a) from the question. Dehydration refers to water loss from the body without adequate replacement, which decreases blood volume. The body tries to compensate by pulling water from cells into the blood, causing cells to shrink. This can result in symptoms like low blood pressure and fatigue.