A patient is hemorrhaging internally within his colon, therein impairing perfusion to the cells of his body. Aside from the bleeding, the patient has no other problems. In this scenario, the problem impairing adequate perfusion would be:

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The patient is hemorrhaging internally, which means they are losing blood volume. Adequate perfusion requires an adequate blood volume to maintain blood pressure and ensure oxygen transport. Without enough blood volume, the cells of the body will not receive enough oxygen and nutrients, impairing perfusion.

A Patient Is Hemorrhaging Internally Within His Colon, Therein Impairing