The nurse is assessing a client with moderate dehydration. Which of the following assessment findings are characteristic of this condition?
Explanation
• Fluid loss of 4-6% is considered moderate dehydration. Clinical manifestations of moderate dehydration
• Tachycardia, hypotension, and sunken eyes are clinical manifestations of severe dehydration, seen with a fluid loss of 7% or more.
• Patients with mild dehydration (<4% fluid loss) have no symptoms, but may feel thirst.