By which of the following mechanisms do patients with septic shock become hypovolemic?

A) Sustained systemic vascular dilation
B) Fluid leakage out of the vascular space
C) Spontaneous destruction of red blood cells
D) Frequent and severe vomiting and diarrhea


Ans: B) Fluid leakage out of the vascular space

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