The phenomenon of third-space fluid shifting involves:
A. Fluid shifts into body cavities other than ICF and ECF where the fluid is not available for exchange with plasma volume.
B. The three types of fluid volume deficits.
C. Fluid shifts into the extracellular fluid.
D. Fluid shifts into the lymphatic system.
Answer: A. Fluid shifts into body cavities other than ICF and ECF where the fluid is not available for exchange with plasma volume.
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