Deprivation of water without sodium loss is observed in……dehydration?

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QUESTION

Deprivation of water without sodium loss is observed in……dehydration?

OPTIONS

(A) Hypertonic
(B) Isotonic
(C) Hypotonic
(D) None of the above

ANSWER

(A) Hypertonic

EXPLANATION

Pure water deprivation without proportional sodium loss produces hypertonic dehydration because body water decreases while extracellular sodium concentration and osmolality rise. Isotonic dehydration involves proportional salt and water loss, while hypotonic dehydration involves relatively greater sodium loss.

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