A patient experiencing multisystem fluid volume deficit has tachycardia and decreased urine output. The nurse realizes these findings are most likely a direct result of which factor?

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The body's natural compensatory mechanisms, such as increased heart rate (tachycardia), are activated in response to a fluid volume deficit to maintain adequate blood flow and blood pressure. Decreased urine output is also a compensatory response to conserve fluid.

A Patient Experiencing Multisystem Fluid Volume Deficit Has Tachycardia and Decreased