Which sign or symptom is most representative of an early significant loss of extracellular fluid volume?
A) High urine output
B) Irregular heartbeat
C) Hypotension
D) Unresponsiveness

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Hypotension (low blood pressure) is a common sign of early significant loss of extracellular fluid volume, as the reduced fluid volume decreases the blood volume, leading to decreased blood pressure.

Which Sign or Symptom Is Most Representative of an Early