Question

Dehydration may be caused by decreased fluid intake​ or:

A. increased fluid intake.
B. a significant loss of fluid.
C. a significant increase of fluid.
D. any fluid imbalance.

Answer 1

Dehydration can be caused by a decreased fluid intake or a significant loss of fluid. Symptoms of dehydration include thirst, dizziness, headaches, low blood pressure, fatigue, and low urine output.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dehydration occurs when there is a loss of water from the body without adequate replacement.

Causes of dehydration:

• Decreased fluid intake

• A significant loss of fluid
• Excessive water loss due to vomiting, diarrhea, excretion of large quantities of urine and sweat
• Injection of hypertonic solution
• Deprivation of water during desert travel, extreme weakness, and mental patients refraining from drinking water
• Concentration of electrolytes of the body fluids

Dehydration can lead to symptoms such as thirst, dizziness, headaches, low blood pressure, fatigue, and low urine output.