Nail Blanch Test

Tenting of Skin



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Clinical Signs of Dehydration
| |
Mild |
Moderate |
Severe |
| Weight |
1-5% dec |
6-9% dec |
10-15% dec |
| Turgor |
Normal |
Tenting |
None |
| Touch |
Normal |
Dry |
Clammy |
| Lips |
Moist |
Dry |
Parched |
| Eyes |
Normal |
Intermediate |
Sunken |
| Pulse |
Regular |
Increased |
Very Rapid |
| Urine |
Normal |
Reduced |
Oliguria |
| Babies |
| Fontanelle |
Flat |
Soft |
Sunken |
| Aspect |
Consolable |
Irritable |
Lethargic |
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