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Connect The Dots To Detect Dehydration
Published on Thu Sep 22, 2005
Seemingly unrelated signs and symptoms can signal this serious condition. Physiological Signs and Symptoms Source: AMDA, used by written permission.
Functional Signs and Symptoms
• Lethargy and weakness
• Change in mental status
• Falling
• Change in ability to carry out ADLs
• Increased combativeness and confusion
• Recent rapid weight loss
• Dry eyes and/or mouth
• Change in mental status
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Postural hypotension
• Small amount of concentrated urine
• Urinary tract infections
• Pulse >100 beats/minute and/or systolic blood pressure <100 mmHg
• Dizziness
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