A fluid volume deficit can be caused by either dehydration or hypovolemia. What is the distinction between the two?
A) In hypovolemia all fluid compartments have decreased volumes.
B) In dehydration intracellular fluid volume is depleted.
C) In hypovolemia only blood volume is low.
D) In dehydration only blood volume is low.

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In hypovolemia only blood volume is low, whereas in dehydration there is a depletion of both intracellular and extracellular fluid volumes.

A Fluid Volume Deficit Can Be Caused by Either Dehydration