A nurse is caring for a child who was admitted to the Pediatric unit with infectious diarrhea. The nurse should be alert to what parameter as an indicator of dehydration?
A) Moist mucus membranes
B) Weak pulse
C) Profuse salivation
D) Increased tearing
Ans: B
Feedback: Assessment of dehydration includes evaluation of thirst, oral mucous membrane dryness, sunken eyes, a weakened pulse, and loss of skin turgor. Profuse salivation, increased tearing, and moist mucus membranes are not indicators of dehydration.
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