A child has been admitted to the pediatric unit with infectious diarrhea. The nurse should be alert to the following indicator of dehydration?
A) Moist mucous 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 and increased tearing are not indicators of dehydration.
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