Dehydration in Children
Dehydration in Children ( 29 Questions)
Select all the clinical manifestations of dehydration in children mentioned in the text.
Thirst and dry mouth are early signs of dehydration. When the body loses fluids, it signals the brain to increase thirst and conserve water. Dry mouth can occur due to reduced saliva production when the body is dehydrated.
Decreased urine output and dark-colored urine are indicators of concentrated urine, suggesting dehydration. Reduced fluid intake or excessive fluid loss can lead to decreased urine production, and the urine becomes more concentrated, appearing darker than usual.
Rapid heart rate and low blood pressure are signs of hypovolemic shock, a severe form of dehydration where the body cannot circulate enough blood to meet its needs. This can happen in severe cases of dehydration when there is a significant loss of fluids and electrolytes.
Poor skin turgor is a classic clinical sign of dehydration. Skin turgor refers to the skin's ability to return to its normal position after being pinched. In dehydrated individuals, the skin loses elasticity and remains tented or "pinched" after being pulled up. This indicates a lack of fluid in the body.
Increased energy and playfulness are not typical signs of dehydration. Dehydrated children are more likely to be lethargic and irritable due to the physiological stress on their bodies.
Choice A rationale:
Thirst and dry mouth are early signs of dehydration.
When the body loses fluids, it signals the brain to increase thirst and conserve water.
Dry mouth can occur due to reduced saliva production when the body is dehydrated.
Choice B rationale:
Decreased urine output and dark-colored urine are indicators of concentrated urine, suggesting dehydration.
Reduced fluid intake or excessive fluid loss can lead to decreased urine production, and the urine becomes more concentrated, appearing darker than usual.
Choice C rationale:
Rapid heart rate and low blood pressure are signs of hypovolemic shock, a severe form of dehydration where the body cannot circulate enough blood to meet its needs.
This can happen in severe cases of dehydration when there is a significant loss of fluids and electrolytes.
Choice D rationale:
Poor skin turgor is a classic clinical sign of dehydration.
Skin turgor refers to the skin's ability to return to its normal position after being pinched.
In dehydrated individuals, the skin loses elasticity and remains tented or "pinched" after being pulled up.
This indicates a lack of fluid in the body.
Choice E rationale:
Increased energy and playfulness are not typical signs of dehydration.
Dehydrated children are more likely to be lethargic and irritable due to the physiological stress on their bodies.