Hypertonic dehydration occurs in which of the following conditions?

a. the vascular space loses fluid and particles in equal proportions
b. with vomiting and diarrhea or in severe blood loss
c. then the vascular space loses more fluid than particles
d. then the vascular space loses a greater portion of particles than fluid


C

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A Incorrect: Hypertonic dehydration does not occur then the vascular space loses fluid and particles in equal proportions.
B Incorrect: Hypertonic dehydration does not occur with vomiting and diarrhea or in severe blood loss.
C Correct: Hypertonic dehydration occurs then the vascular space loses more fluid than particles.
D Incorrect: Hypertonic dehydration does not occur then the vascular space loses a greater portion of particles than fluid.

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