An older adult woman is brought to the emergency department after she was found lying on the kitchen floor for 2 days; she is extremely dehydrated.What would the nurse expect to see during the 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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