You are caring for a 66-year-old male who is severely dehydrated. Given this condition, you would recognize which of the following related to the cardiovascular system?

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Severely dehydrated patients have a decreased blood volume available for circulation, which affects the cardiovascular system. This could lead to decreased blood pressure, decreased cardiac output, and poor tissue perfusion. Difficulty of the hemoglobin in carrying oxygen (A) and decreased ability of oxygen to diffuse from the lungs to the blood (B) are related to the respiratory system, while decreased production of white blood cells (C) is related to the immune system.

You Are Caring for a 66-Year-Old Male Who Is Severely