You are caring for a 66-year-old male patient who is severely dehydrated. How does severe dehydration affect the cardiovascular system?

A) It reduces the hemoglobin available to carry oxygen
B) It impairs the ability of oxygen to diffuse from the lungs to the blood
C) It slows the production of white blood cells to fight the infection
D) It decreases the blood volume available for circulation

D) It decreases the blood volume available for circulation

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Very few substances B. Only inherently toxic materials C. Almost everything D. Everything

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