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QUESTION 6 A drop in blood volume is known as what? Hypovolemia Ischemia Perfusion Inflammation Hypotension

Answer 1

option A is the correct answer.Hypovolemia.

Hypovolemia is a condition of volume depletion or volume contraction,is a state of decreased intravascular volume.This may be due to either loss of salt or water or due to a decrease in blood volume.It refers to the loss of extracellular fluid and should not be confused with dehydration.The signs and symptoms of hypovolemia worsen as the amount of fluid lost increases.Symptoms include headache,fatigue,weakness,dizziness or thirst.Untreated hypovolemia or excessive losses of volume may lead to hypovolemic shock.For that the symptoms may be increased heart rate,low blood pressure,pale or cold skin.When these signs are seen,immediate action should be taken to restore the volume.The most important step in hypovolemic shock is to identify and control the source of bleeding.