Which of the following patients is at highest risk for fluid volume deficit?
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Correct answer: A patient on high-dose diuretic therapy with vomiting
Vomiting along with diuretic therapy leads to fluid loss and the risk of hypovolemia; the other scenarios are more associated with fluid volume excess.
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