Hypovolemic shock that results from an internal shifting of fluid from the intravascular space to the extravascular space is known as
a. absolute hypovolemia.
b. distributive hypovolemia.
c. relative hypovolemia.
d. compensatory hypovolemia.
C
Hypovolemia results in a loss of circulating fluid volume. A decrease in circulating volume leads to a decrease in venous return, which results in a decrease in end-diastolic volume or preload.
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