What compensatory mechanism will the body use to maintain a normal blood pressure in early hypovolemic shock?
A. Decreased heart rate
B. Vasoconstriction of arterioles
C. Shift fluid from the interstitial to cellular spaces
D. Increased production of RBCs from bone marrow
Answer: B. Vasoconstriction of arterioles
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