A 25-year-old female has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood.Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?
A) Movement of fluid into the cell
B) Decreased cardiac output
C) Decreased oxygen release from hemoglobin
D) Peripheral vasoconstriction

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Peripheral vasoconstriction is a compensatory mechanism to maintain blood pressure and ensure adequate blood flow to vital organs during significant blood loss.

A 25-Year-Old Female Has a Heavy Menses During Which She