A patient experiencing multisystem fluid volume deficit has tachycardia; pale, cool skin; and decreased urine output. The nurse realizes these findings are most likely a direct result of which process?

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The patient's multisystem fluid volume deficit is likely causing the body's natural compensatory mechanisms to activate, resulting in tachycardia and decreased urine output. Pale, cool skin may also be a result of decreased blood flow due to hypovolemia. The other options are not likely to be the direct cause of these symptoms.

A Patient Experiencing Multisystem Fluid Volume Deficit Has Tachycardia; Pale