When administering intravenous (IV) fluids,the nurse ensures that the IV fluids are infusing as ordered to prevent dehydration in an adult.When could dehydration become lethal?
A) If the patient loses 5% of body fluid
B) If the patient loses 10% of body fluid
C) If the patient loses 15% of body fluid
D) If the patient loses 20% of body fluid
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