A patient experiencing multisystem fluid volume deficit has tachycardia; pale, cool skin; and decreased urine output. The nurse realizes these findings are most likely a direct result of which process?
1. the body's natural compensatory mechanisms
2. pharmacological effects of a diuretic
3. effects of rapidly infused intravenous fluids
4. cardiac failure
Correct Answer: 1
The internal vasoconstrictive compensatory reactions within the body are responsible for the symptoms exhibited. The body naturally attempts to conserve fluid internally specifically for the brain and heart. No evidence is provided that the patient received a diuretic. Rapidly infused intravenous fluids would not cause a decrease in urine output. The manifestations reported are not indicative of cardiac failure in this patient.
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