Dehydration resulting in an 8% decrease in body weight is considered to be
a. mild. c. severe.
b. moderate. d. life-threatening.
B
One of the signs and symptoms of dehydration is weight loss (percentage of body weight):
3% to 5% for mild
6% to 9% for moderate
10% to 15% for severe
So an 8% decrease in body weight is considered moderate. Severe dehydration can result in shock, and without prompt recognition and treatment, cardiac ischemia and arrhythmia will develop.This could be considered life-threatening
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