When a deficit of body fluid exists in the intravascular compartment,which of the following signs can be expected?
A) Crackles
B) Hypertension
C) Neck vein distension
D) An elevated hematocrit

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An elevated hematocrit (the percentage of red blood cells in the blood) can occur in dehydration, as the volume of fluid decreases but the number of red blood cells remains the same, causing their percentage in the blood to increase. The other options are not typically associated with dehydration in the intravascular compartment.

When a Deficit of Body Fluid Exists in the Intravascular