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Shock brought on by fluid loss from diarrhea, urination, vomiting, or an acid-base balance disturbance is called:

A. metabolic
B. septic
C. neurogenic
D. hypovolemic

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Hypovolemic shock is the type of shock that results from severe fluid loss including that from diarrhea, with treatments often involving intravenous fluids and certain drugs to restore blood pressure.

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The type of shock caused by fluid loss from severe diarrhea, urination, vomiting, or an acid-base balance disturbance is known as hypovolemic shock. Hypovolemic shock results from an excessive reduction in blood volume, which can, among other causes, be due to severe vomiting or diarrhea, especially in children. The treatments include intravenous fluids to restore normal function and various drugs such as dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine to raise blood pressure.

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