Stuart was in a serious automobile accident and in addition to breaking several bones,he suffered a deep cut that was bleeding badly.As he waited for help to arrive,it is likely that Stuart was experiencing
A)hyponatremia.
B)strong osmotic thirst.
C)strong hypovolemic thirst.
D)both osmotic and hypovolemic thirst.

Question

Stuart was in a serious automobile accident and in addition to breaking several bones,he suffered a deep cut that was bleeding badly.As he waited for help to arrive,it is likely that Stuart was experiencing​ 
A)hyponatremia. 
B)strong osmotic thirst. 
C)strong hypovolemic thirst. 
D)both osmotic and hypovolemic thirst.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hypovolemic thirst is triggered by a decrease in blood volume, which can be caused by bleeding. As Stuart suffered a deep cut that was bleeding badly, it is likely that his body was experiencing a significant loss of blood volume, leading to a strong hypovolemic thirst. Hyponatremia and osmotic thirst are not relevant in this scenario.

Stuart Was in a Serious Automobile Accident and in Addition