Question

when lost fluid is not replaced adequately, ______ can result.
a. heat stroke
b. hypothermia
c. dehydration
d. emphysema

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

1. Heat stroke is a severe overheating condition unrelated to fluid replacement failure.
2. Hypothermia is abnormally low body temperature, not caused by lack of fluid replacement.
3. Dehydration is defined as the state when the body loses more fluid than it takes in, matching the question scenario.
4. Emphysema is a chronic lung disease unrelated to fluid balance.

Answer:

C. dehydration