Which symptom will have a great impact on the extracellular fluid for water conservation?
A) Burns
B) Fracture
C) Small laceration
D) Pain
Ans: A
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The water saving, to regulate the concentration of solutes in the ECF, results in decreased urine output. Increased loss of body fluids can occur with vomiting, diarrhea, excessive diaphoresis secondary to fever or exercise, excessive wound drainage, extensive burns, or blood loss from trauma or surgery.
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