The fluid shifts that occurs in peritonitis may result in which of the following?
a. Intracellular fluid moving into the peritoneal cavity
b. Significant increase in circulatory volume
c. Decreased circulatory volume and hypovolemic shock
d. Increased bowel motility caused by increased fluid volume
Answer: c. Decreased circulatory volume and hypovolemic shock
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