Which of the following is true of dehydration?

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Dehydration is characterized by poor skin turgor, which is evidenced by the skin remaining tented after being pinched.

Answer: B
 Dehydration causes an increase in urine specific gravity, not a decrease.

Answer: C
 Dehydration causes a shift of water from the interstitium into the vasculature, not the other way around.

Answer: None 
 Dehydration is generally not treated with a diuretic, which would further decrease the volume of fluid in the body. Treatment typically involves rehydration with fluids.

Which of the Following Is True of Dehydration