Is using weekly weight measurements a good way and fast to know if a patient is dehydrated?
2007-03-26 05:24:44 · 2 answers · asked by Pansy 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
no
2007-03-26 05:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by venus11224 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that if you're thirsty, you're already partially dehydrated? Drink to prevent thirst, not to quench it.
Signs of dehydration:
1. Dry lips and tongue
2. Sunken eyes
3. Bright colored or dark urine, or urine with a strong odor
4. Infrequent urination
5. Small volume of urine
6. Apathy or lack of energy
Dehydration can begin when an person loses as little as 1 percent of body weight. In a 70-pound child, that is less than 1 pound of weight lost through sweat. As little as a 2% decrease in body weight from fluid loss (e.g. 1.2 lb for a 60-lb athlete) can lead to a significant decrease in muscular strength and stamina.
Prevention is key.
2007-03-26 12:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋