Question

DRIVERS ED

Excessive vomiting can lead to death by __________.
a. exhaustion
b. dehydration
c. hypothermia
d. all of the above

Answer 1

Excessive vomiting can lead to death by
b. Dehydration
due to an electrolyte imbalance

Answer 2

b. dehydration

Step-by-step explanation:

Dehydration can be a serious problem when excessive vomiting takes place. This is because vomiting can cause the body to lose more fluid than it can ingest. This can result in dehydration, which in turn can result in your kidneys shutting down. Some common symptoms of dehydration are thirst, dark-colored urine, dry skin, fatigue, light-headedness and an inability to sweat.