An elderly woman is brought to the emergency department after being found lying on the kitchen floor 2 days,and she is extremely dehydrated.What would the nurse expect to see upon examination?
A) Smooth mucous membranes and lips
B) Dry mucous membranes and cracked lips
C) Pale mucous membranes
D) White patches on the mucous membranes
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