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A patient experiences hypovolemic shock. The body’s initial compensatory mechanism involves:

A. Vasodilation to increase blood flow.
B. Activation of the sympathetic nervous system and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
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C. Decreased heart rate.
D. Increased urine output.

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  • Vasodilation to increase blood flow.
  • Activation of the sympathetic nervous system and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
  • Decreased heart rate.
  • Increased urine output.

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