Which of the following individuals will be at the lowest risk for an electrolyte imbalance?
A) A 42-year-old with an estimated blood loss of 1/2 pint because of traumatic injury
B) A 28-year-old with third-degree burns to an estimated 30% of his body
C) A 31-year-old who has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days
D) A 55-year-old suffering from heat stroke after running a marathon

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A 42-year-old with an estimated blood loss of 1/2 pint due to traumatic injury is likely to be at the lowest risk for an electrolyte imbalance compared to the other scenarios. This is because the amount of blood loss is relatively small and can be compensated for by the body more easily than the extensive fluid losses or shifts associated with severe burns, prolonged vomiting and diarrhea, or heat stroke.

Which of the Following Individuals Will Be at the Lowest