The nurse is assessing an infant brought to the clinic because of diarrhea.The infant is alert,but has dry mucous membranes.Which other sign indicates that the infant still is in the early or mild stage of dehydration?

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Tachycardia, or an increased heart rate, is a sign of early or mild dehydration in infants. Dry mucous membranes are also a sign of dehydration, but alone do not indicate the severity of dehydration. Increased blood pressure or bradycardia are not typical signs of dehydration in infants. Decreased blood pressure may be a sign of severe dehydration.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Infant Brought to the Clinic