Dehydration may occur after
a. vomiting and diarrhea.
b. constipation and heartburn.
c. esophagitis and anemia.
d. gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia.
A
Vomiting and diarrhea both cause abnormal loss of fluid which can lead to dehydration. Consti-pation, heartburn, esophagitis, anemia, gastroesophageal reflux, and hiatal hernia do not influence hydration status.
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