Which are common signs and symptoms of dehydration? (Select all that apply.)
a. Furrowed tongue
b. Decreased intake and output levels
c. Bounding pulse rate
d. Mental confusion
e. Elastic skin turgor
ANS: A, B, D
Furrowed tongue is a sign of dehydration. Signs of dehydration and hyponatremia include decreased intake and output or output greater than intake. Signs of dehydration may also include possible mental confusion, weak pulse/weak pedal pulses, inelastic skin turgor, and delayed capillary refill.
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