List the signs of dehydration as loss of body water progresses from slight to severe
What will be an ideal response?
When too much water is lost from the body and not replaced, dehydration develops. A first sign of dehydration is thirst, the signal that the body has lost some fluid. If a person is unable to obtain water or, as in many elderly people, fails to perceive the thirst message, the symptoms of dehydration may progress rapidly from thirst to weakness, exhaustion, and delirium—and end in death if not corrected. Notice that an early sign of dehydration is fatigue; keep that in mind when considering caffeinated beverages for an afternoon "pick-me-up" and choose water instead. Dehydration develops with either inadequate water intake or excessive water losses.
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