Question

A client is experiencing a fluid imbalance due to massive hemorrhaging after surgical complications. The client has lost water and electrolytes in equal proportions. The nurse would understand that which of the following would be the most likely type of fluid imbalance in this client?

Group of answer choices

A.Third-space fluid shift

B.Interstitial-to-plasma shift

C.Hypovolemia

D.Dehydration

Answer 1

Massive hemorrhage results in loss of blood from the body. This results in loss of fluid content of blood which includes water and electrolytes such as sodium. This would result in hypovolemia or decreased blood volume.
So the fluid imbalance in the client is hypovolemia
Answer : hypovolemia
Dehydration only causes loss of water from the himan body.
Third space fluid shift is the shifting of fluid from blood vessels into the interstitium which results in edema.
Interstitial to plasma shift is the shifting of fluid from the interstium to the blood vessels.