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Describes a low volume of fluid in the bloodstream (hypovolemiahy-poh-voh-LEE-mee-uhA lower than normal volume of fluid in the blood vessels; also called fluid volume deficit.hypo- belowvol volume-emia in the bloodFull entry ), from bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea, burns, too much urine or not drinking enough. A hypovolemic client has a fast heart rate, low blood pressure that drops on standing, little urine and dry mouth. Very severe loss leads to hypovolemic shockhy-poh-voh-LEE-mik SHOKShock from a large loss of blood or body fluid, so there is too little volume in the blood vessels to supply the organs.hypo- belowvol volume-emic relating to the bloodFull entry .
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dehydration
A state in which the body has lost more water than it has taken in.
hypovolemic shock
Shock from a large loss of blood or body fluid, so there is too little volume in the blood vessels to supply the organs.
hypovolemia
A lower than normal volume of fluid in the blood vessels; also called fluid volume deficit.