A paramedic is called to treat a patient who is severely dehydrated after an excessive misuse of diuretics. She has an increased body temperature, flushed skin, and dry mucous membranes. The patient is most likely experiencing:
a. Hypernatremic dehydration
b. Hyponatremic dehydration
c. Isotonic dehydration
d. Neutronatremic dehydration
Answer: a. Hypernatremic dehydration
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