Mr. B has lost 3 kg over the last several days. His skin is dry, heart rate and respirations are elevated, blood pressure is low with an orthostatic drop, urine output is 15 cc/hr, and hematocrit is 55%. His signs and symptoms are characteristic of
A) hypervolemia.
B) hypokalemia.
C) hypovolemia.
D) hypercalcemia.
C
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.