Hypotension may not be observed in an adolescent until the fluid loss approximates ___% of body weight.
A)10
B)15
C)20
D)25

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Isotonic dehydration produces hypotension in the adolescent with a fluid loss equivalent to 7% to 9% of body weight because body water constitutes a smaller percentage of body weight in older children and adults than in young children.

Hypotension May Not Be Observed in an Adolescent Until the Fluid