The risk of hypovolemic shock is high with acute mesenteric arterial insufficiency because:
A) The resulting liver failure causes a deficit of plasma proteins and a loss of oncotic pressure.
B) Ischemia alters mucosal membrane permeability, and fluid is shifted to the bowel wall and peritoneum.
C) Massive bleeding occurs in the GI tract.
D) Overstimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in ischemic injury to the intestinal wall.

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Fluid shifts lead to hypovolemia.
Arterial insufficiency is not related to liver failure.
Bleeding may occur,but hypovolemia is related to fluid shifts.
Fluid shifts lead to hypovolemia; it is not due to overstimulation of the parasympathetic nerves.

The Risk of Hypovolemic Shock Is High with Acute Mesenteric